Position InformationThe Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for a Park Maintenance Worker I position. The Park Maintenance Worker I reports directly to the Park Maintenance Supervisor, and is responsible for maintaining, repairing, installing and renovating irrigation systems, playgrounds, tables, benches and barbeque units, and performing other maintenance duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will be able to work individually and as a member of a team providing a wide range of services. Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis.
For more information on this position please see the job description HERE.
What We Offer: The City of Brentwood provides an engaging, collaborative, and cooperative work environment where you can team up with your peers and with the community to create Brentwood as a premier city. The City is an employer that emphasizes work-life balance, supports employee wellness, and offers a wide range of benefits and retirement alternatives, while also investing in its employees’ professional and personal growth. We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Alternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval
- Telework option (up to 2 days a week), requires Director approval
- 15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
- Generous leave accruals (Vacation - 16 days per year; Sick Leave - 12 days per year)
- Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
- City-paid dental and vision insurance
- CalPERS pension participation
- Deferred compensation (457 plan) options
- City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account
- Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)
To review more of what the City of Brentwood offers, please check out our Benefits Guide and visit our Human Resources page .
QualificationsEducation and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:- Six months of work experience in the maintenance and repair of parks, landscaped areas, street medians and janitorial work.
License or Certificate:- Possession of California Driver's License must be maintained as a continued condition of employment.
- Possession of a Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification issued by the National Swimming Pool Foundation or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification issued by the National Recreation and Park Association, or equivalent, within the probationary period.
Application ProcessApplicants must submit the following:
City of Brentwood Employment Application Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes must also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.
The examination process will consist of:
- Review of applications for minimum qualifications for the position and to ensure all materials have been submitted.
- Multiple Choice Exam - Applicants possessing these requirements will be invited to a written exam tentatively scheduled for the week of July 15, 2024.
All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.
DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate. Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at (925) 516-5191.
All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your Government Jobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.
The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Brentwood provides a wide range of competitive benefits which can be viewed on our City Benefits page: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/human-resources/salary-and-benefits-overview
Closing Date/Time: 7/1/2024 10:00 AM Pacific
