PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Apply
The reporting location for this position is the Maintenance Shop in Tahoe City across the street from Tahoe State Recreation Area (TSRA). This position will work under the supervision of the Park Maintenance Supervisor.
The primary duties of the Park Maintenance Assistant are to complete housekeeping and miscellaneous semi-skilled maintenance tasks at TSRA, Truckee River Outlet (TRO), Kings Beach and six additional day use beaches along the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Additional duties may include small equipment operation and maintenance, and resource management work. This position may act as lead person to seasonal employees and volunteers as assigned. This position may be assigned work in other parks District wide. This position may be required to work weekends and holidays. This position requires working outdoors during inclement weather including subfreezing temperatures.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
This position requires a valid Class C drivers license. You must answer the questions addressing your drivers license on your application. Ensure you provide your drivers license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.
This position is designated as not telework eligible.
The incumbents work schedule will be 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Saturday to Wednesday.
The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Justin Buchholz at (530) 523-3522 or Justin.Buchholz@parks.ca.gov
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Typical working conditions include working outdoor year-round at an elevation of approximately 6,000-7,000 feet. Depending on the time of year, normal weather will include snow, wind, rain, sun, sleet, and below freezing temperatures and heat up to 90 degrees. Working on uneven terrain, inside large vehicles, in maintenance shops, on ladders or scaffolding, on top of buildings, or inside offices is also typical. This position may be required to work weekends and holidays
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/26/2024Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Justin Buchholz
(530) 523-3522
justin.buchholz@parks.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Sharon Comas - Human Rights Office
(916) 653-9990
sharon.comas@parks.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Instructions
Eligibility Information
To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
- List Eligibility Successfully complete the civil service exam for PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
- Transfer Eligibility Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
- Reinstatement Eligibility Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
