County of Orange
Park Maintenance Worker I
Open to the Public
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Park Maintenance Worker I positions within the OC Community Resources/OC Parks. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and/or lower-level classifications throughout the County of Orange.
Deadline to Apply Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Deadline to apply is Monday, December 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PT).
OC Parks The County of Orange OC Parks encompasses regional, wilderness and historical facilities, as well as the OC Parks Zoo and coastal areas throughout the County of Orange in California. Featuring 60,000 acres of parkland, open space and shoreline, Orange County's award-winning parks and programs are enjoyed by millions of residents and visitors each year, in ways as diverse as the parks themselves.
The Opportunity The Park Maintenance Worker I position performs routine unskilled and semiskilled grounds maintenance, landscape, facility maintenance, and repair work. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cleaning and inspecting amenities such as bathrooms, offices, or outdoor areas
Performing hardscape and landscape maintenance, including debris removal, vegetation management, weed control, washing, raking, or concrete patching
Removing trash bags or litter and maintaining trash receptacle
Providing general custodial services, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and cleaning
Operating and maintaining small equipment
Performing administrative and customer service tasks, including public contact
Desirable Qualifications and Core Competencies Technical Expertise
Experience with landscaping and lawn care
Experience with basic plumbing, masonry, and carpentry work
Experience in hand and power tools used in facilities and ground maintenance and repair
Understanding and following maintenance practices and procedures
Understanding instructions and carrying out tasks verbally and in writing
Safety Savvy
Operating equipment and tools while following safe operating procedures.
Identifying, reporting, and correcting equipment problems in an efficient and timely manner.
Customer Service
Documenting and resolving maintenance and customer service issues
Providing excellent customer service to park visitors
Minimum Qualifications Please see the provided information regarding the minimum qualifications for Park Maintenance Worker I.
Recruitment Process Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the recruitment process.
Online Assessment (Weighted 100%)
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online examination related to the essential job functions. The most successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.
Email Notification Ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process. Candidates will be notified regarding their status via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
NOTE User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions Click the provided link for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
Contact Issa Reyna 714-480-2896 Issa.Reyna@Occr.ocgov.com
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Deadline to Apply Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Deadline to apply is Monday, December 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PT).
OC Parks The County of Orange OC Parks encompasses regional, wilderness and historical facilities, as well as the OC Parks Zoo and coastal areas throughout the County of Orange in California. Featuring 60,000 acres of parkland, open space and shoreline, Orange County's award-winning parks and programs are enjoyed by millions of residents and visitors each year, in ways as diverse as the parks themselves.
The Opportunity The Park Maintenance Worker I position performs routine unskilled and semiskilled grounds maintenance, landscape, facility maintenance, and repair work. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cleaning and inspecting amenities such as bathrooms, offices, or outdoor areas
Performing hardscape and landscape maintenance, including debris removal, vegetation management, weed control, washing, raking, or concrete patching
Removing trash bags or litter and maintaining trash receptacle
Providing general custodial services, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and cleaning
Operating and maintaining small equipment
Performing administrative and customer service tasks, including public contact
Desirable Qualifications and Core Competencies Technical Expertise
Experience with landscaping and lawn care
Experience with basic plumbing, masonry, and carpentry work
Experience in hand and power tools used in facilities and ground maintenance and repair
Understanding and following maintenance practices and procedures
Understanding instructions and carrying out tasks verbally and in writing
Safety Savvy
Operating equipment and tools while following safe operating procedures.
Identifying, reporting, and correcting equipment problems in an efficient and timely manner.
Customer Service
Documenting and resolving maintenance and customer service issues
Providing excellent customer service to park visitors
Minimum Qualifications Please see the provided information regarding the minimum qualifications for Park Maintenance Worker I.
Recruitment Process Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the recruitment process.
Online Assessment (Weighted 100%)
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online examination related to the essential job functions. The most successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.
Email Notification Ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process. Candidates will be notified regarding their status via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
NOTE User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions Click the provided link for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
Contact Issa Reyna 714-480-2896 Issa.Reyna@Occr.ocgov.com
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr