Parks Building and Grounds Worker II

Position Description

Final Filing Date: Friday, July 17, 2026

Exam#: 26/72B31/06MZ

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Monterey County parks system benefits the community by providing a vast assortment of outdoor recreational activities. The diversity and breadth of Monterey County's parks offers something for everyone. Park sites throughout the County serve residents and visitors by promoting health and wellness, and providing outdoor space to play, exercise and access facilities for self-directed or organized recreation.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department is seeking candidates for Parks Building and Grounds Worker II to perform a variety of visitor service support activities at an assigned County Park. County parks are located in both North and South County and include San Lorenzo Park in King City, Royal Oaks Park in Watsonville, Jacks Peak Park in Monterey, and Toro Park in Salinas. Position vacancies for all park locations will be filled using the eligibility list established by this recruitment.

Typical duties include unskilled and semi-skilled grounds and facility maintenance work such as routine gardening and landscaping, road and concrete maintenance, minor carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repairs, cleaning of restrooms, and visitor services such as fee collection and customer relations.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks on roads, buildings, grounds, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, equipment vehicles and lake structures; assists with building and repair of fences, gates, sheds, buildings and other woodworking related projects.
• Operates grounds keeping equipment such as power edger, aerator, renovator, chainsaw, wood chipper, power sprayer, augers, rototiller, picks, shovels, riding power mower and other related equipment.
• Operates light and heavy equipment such as 4-wheel drive, dump trucks, asphalt sprayer, garbage truck, motor grader and backhoe; may be required to transport heavy equipment.
• Visually inspects park area for cleanliness, adequate supplies, safety hazards, vandalism, damage and future maintenance projects needs.
• Responds verbally to the public concerning park operations and facilities.
• Assists in the supervision of the work of Park Services Aides, volunteers and other work crews.
• Performs concrete work such as constructing sidewalks, stepping stones, ramp ways, retaining walls, patios, catch basins, framing and footings.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Parks Building and Grounds Worker II .

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

• Routine landscaping and grounds keeping techniques planting, mowing, watering, spraying, fertilizing
• Tools, materials and equipment used in landscaping and grounds keeping work
• Safe work practices related to the maintenance, repair, operation and care of landscaped and paved area
• The use of specialized park maintenance equipment
• The use of fertilizers and herbicides
• Irrigation systems
• Semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, truck and tractor operation
• Hydraulic principles related to pumps and water systems
• The maintenance and repair of water systems, fences, signs, tables, benches, barbeques, cabinets
• Construction and maintenance of trails and roads
• Pruning and irrigation
• Repair and maintenance of parks facilities and infrastructure work
• Proper tool usage and equipment operations
• Complex level carpentry, plumbing and landscaping
• Principles of a safe working environment and health and safety codes for workers safety

Skill and Ability to:

• Use and operate hand and power tools commonly used in landscaping, grounds keeping, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work
• Perform grounds keeping work to include the transplanting, cultivation, pruning, trimming, spraying and fertilization of lawns, plants, shrubs and trees
• Read, comprehend and write English at a level sufficient to perform typical building and grounds maintenance and repair and understand and carry out verbal and written direction
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Safely and effectively operate tools and equipment; recognize safety issues and take appropriate action
• Work independently
• Recognize and maintain sanitary conditions
• Perform moderately heavy manual labor
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate a maintenance project
• Plan the time and materials needed to complete small construction projects
• Plan, assign and lead the work of others. Coordinate and review the work of others engaged in grounds keeping work
• Troubleshoot working problems as they arise
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and cooperative relationships with the public and other agencies
• Speak and write effectively and clearly

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:

Two (2) years' experience in the maintenance and development of park, farm or ranch land, performing customer service and unskilled to semi-skilled building maintenance, landscaping, grounds, and facility clean-up, maintenance, and repair work.

Additional Information

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Operate a manual transmission equipped vehicle
• Wear a uniform and safety protection equipment
• Work outdoors and under adverse weather conditions

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty , by

Final Filing Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 , 11:59 PM(PST)

Or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Marlene Zamudio, Human Resources Analyst
1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901
Email: zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov
Phone: (831) 755-4893 Fax: (831) 784-5603

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions

Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application .

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Marlene Zamudio , Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-4893, or zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov .

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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