Maintenance Worker I/II - Parks

The City of Vacaville

Vacaville, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$63,319.35–$82,803.06 Per Year
SKILLS
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Class C License, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Diversity, Driver's License, Employee Benefits, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Health Insurance, Health Plan Membership, Horticulture, Interpersonal Skills, Maintenance Services, Medical Records, Pest Control, Public Works, United States Department of Justice (DOJ)
LOCATION
Vacaville, CA
POSTED
13 days ago

Maintenance Worker I/II - Parks

Salary

$63,319.35 - $82,803.06 Annually

Location

Corporation Yard, Vacaville, CA

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

02362

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/22/2026 5:30 PM Pacific

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

ABOUT OUR JOB

City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!

With more than 600 employees, the City of Vacaville values work-life balance and offers flexible/hybrid work schedules, every other Friday off, employee social and wellness activities, casual dress days, competitive pay and a generous benefits and retirement package.

Contribute to our vibrant community and join the City of Vacaville!

The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II - PARKS. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Public Works Department. This recruitment will also serve to establish an eligibility list for possible future use over the next 12-month period.

Salary Information:

Maintenance Worker I - $63,319 - $66,485/Annually

Maintenance Worker II - $68,121 - $82,803/Annually

A 2% COLA is scheduled for 11/1/2026

Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

  • Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser Premium, other plans are also available
  • Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
  • Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
  • Deferred compensation plan with City contribution, no employee match required
  • California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account

Please see more information on our generous benefits package here

Maintenance workers in the Parks Division of Public Works perform a variety of maintenance, repair, installation, and construction work related to parks and other City landscape areas. This position is flexibly staffed and may be filled at either level. Maintenance Worker I is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series and Maintenance Worker II is the journey level class. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Performs turf, irrigation and tree maintenance
  • Performs routine maintenance of restrooms
  • Applies a variety of pesticides and herbicides that control or eradicate pests and weeds;
  • Maintains parks to enhance beauty in a horticultural plan
  • Operates spray units for spraying lawns and trees

A complete job description can be viewed on our website at www.cityofvacaville.com.

ABOUT YOU

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills in order to work in an effective manner across all City departments and with all levels of employees. The desirable knowledge, skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Understanding of methods, tools, materials and equipment used in landscape maintenance.
  • Ability to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled construction tasks.
  • Familiarity with operation of a variety of power tools and landscape equipment.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of the workday.
  • Knowledge of municipal irrigation systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is:

MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in construction and maintenance work. Experience working in public works is desirable.

MAINTENANCE WORKER II

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: Two years of experience in public works general construction, maintenance and repair work, including the operation of some power-driven equipment.

License: Possession of a Qualified Applicators Certificate from State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOTH LEVELS:

Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE

A completed City of Vacaville employment application and supplemental questionnaire must be received by Human Resources at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at Human Resources or by calling (707) 449-5101. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.

For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.

Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include work experience review, a Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review), DMV record review and medical exam.

The City of Vacaville is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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The City of Vacaville values our team and understands the need for work-life balance. Employees work an alternative work schedule and enjoy every other Friday off. In addition, we provide a collaborative work environment, employee social and wellness activities through a program we call CoV Life, competitive pay and a generous benefits and retirement package. More detailed information related to our full-time employee benefits can be found on our Benefits Summary page.

Information for Part-Time Positions:

Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).

Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacavilles retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have one (1) year of experience in construction and maintenance work?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have at least two years of experience in public works general construction, maintenance and repair work, including the operation of some power-driven equipment?

  • Yes
  • No

04

For Maintenance Worker II - Parks Applicants Only: Do you possess a Qualified Applicators Certificate from the State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation? Proof will be required upon hire.

  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you have construction or landscape maintenance job experience?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Is there any other information, certifications or education that you would like us to consider when evaluating your training and experience that is not included above and relates to this job?

Required Question

Employer City of Vacaville

Address 650 Merchant Street

Vacaville, California, 95688

Phone 707.449.5101

Website http://www.cityofvacaville.gov

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