Park Maintenance Worker I

Park Maintenance Worker I

Salary

$75,821.90 - $92,147.19 Annually

Location

Fremont, CA

Job Type

Full-time, regular

Job Number

26MO05

Department

Maintenance Operations

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

75

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Description

The Maintenance Operations Department is recruiting for the position of Park Maintenance Worker I.

This recruitment will close on July 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM (PT) or when the first 75 applications are received, whichever comes first. Please apply promptly.

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The Position

The Park Maintenance Worker I performs semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work of landscaped, median, park and recreation areas, and city trees. This is the first working level in the Park Maintenance Worker classification series, reporting to a Park Field Supervisor. Incumbents of positions in this classification rotate through Trees, Medians, Central Park and Sports Complex, Outlying Parks, and Special Crews assignments depending upon training requirements and operational needs.

Application Deadline

This recruitment will close on July 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM (PT) or when the first 75 applications are received, whichever comes first. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume must be submitted with the completed online application. Applications submitted without a resume may not be considered. Only online applications will be accepted. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

Selection Process

The process may include a written exam/multiple choice, practical exam, individual and/or panel department interview, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical exam and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Tentative Timeline

Written Exam/Multiple Choice: Week of August 3rd, 2026

Practical Exam/Assessment: Week of August 17th, 2026

The City of Fremont reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. Please review your settings in government jobs to ensure that you receive all updates regarding your status in the recruitment.

Reasonable Accommodation

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.

Contact Us

For additional information, please e-mail Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Class Specification

Definition

Under direction, performs semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work of landscaped, median, park and recreation areas, and city trees; performs related duties as required.

Class Characteristics

This is the first working level in the Park Maintenance Worker classification series, reporting to a Park Field Supervisor. Incumbents of positions in this classification rotate through Trees, Medians, Central Park and Sports Complex, Outlying Parks, and Special Crews assignments depending upon training requirements and operational needs. Work is closely supervised; work methods are explained in specific terms and work is subject to frequent review. It is distinguished from the next higher classification of Park Maintenance Worker II by the latters responsibility to perform journey level work in parks maintenance and to direct the activities of a work site crew, or to operate independent of a crew.

Essential Functions

Employees are given an opportunity to "bid" for assignments on an annual basis. They must be able to perform all assignments as needed. Functions noted are essential to each assignment but marginal if not the employees primary assignment.

All Assignments:

• May be responsible for vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety in work area.
• Manually transports heavy objects, supplies and materials.
• Cleans equipment, changes tires, grease, lubricate and fuel vehicles.
• Operates ground maintenance equipment including a backhoe and tractor attachments, as well as a variety of hand and power tools.

Trees Assignment:

• Prunes and trims designated street trees to shape and improve growth.
• Operates an aerial pruning platform, brush chipper, chain saw, stump grinder, leaf blower, and pole saw.
• Drives a one-ton truck to locations where work is to be performed.
• Clears areas of leaves, using rake or blower, and remove debris.

Medians Assignment:

• Maintains medians, pedways, and backup lots.
• Plants, cultivates, waters, and fertilizes trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Waters, mows, weeds, trims, aerates, and fertilizes lawns.
• Sprays or applies fungicides, insecticides and herbicides.
• Picks up litter from medians, pedways and backup lots.
• Repairs and installs sprinkler systems.

Central Park and Sports Complex Assignment:

• Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment and playground/picnic areas, athletic fields, and playing courts.
• Irrigates, cultivates, prunes, plants, and transplants a variety of turf, shrubs, trees and plants.
• Applies fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers.
• Operates mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.
• Cleans and clears park grounds, structures and playing fields of debris and hazardous conditions.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to irrigation systems.

Outlying Parks Assignment:

• Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment and playground, picnic areas, athletic fields, and playing courts.
• Irrigates, cultivates, prunes, plants and transplants a variety of turf, shrubs, trees and plants.
• Applies fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and fertilizer.
• Operates mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.
• Cleans and clears park grounds, structures and playing fields of debris and hazardous conditions.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to irrigation systems.

Special Assignments:

• Performs general painting, plumbing and carpentry.
• Maintains, repairs and renovates irrigation system controllers, valves, pipes, and related components.
• Digs ditches and trenches.

Marginal Functions

• May be required to direct the work of a crew at a worksite.
• Performs minor mechanical maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Communicates City policy to the general public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Methods, materials, and equipment used in gardening; common names and requirements of plants, trees and shrubs; characteristics of plant pests and disease and techniques for their control; operation of variety of grounds and park power equipment; safety practices and precautions to be used in work.

Skill in: Operating hand and power tool equipment such as chain saws, sprayer, power saw, pick and shovel, and light vehicles.

Ability to: Work outdoors in all weather; follow oral and written instructions; develop and maintain cooperative relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds; make routine arithmetic calculations; learn traffic safety signage; learn to operate a variety of equipment such as front-end loader, pipe pushing machine, brush chipper, stumper, riding mower and various mechanical equipment and vehicles.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education/Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Graduation from high school and six months experience doing grounds maintenance work.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

Positions in this classification require possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License at date of hire and a valid Class B California Drivers License prior to completion of probation; failure to maintain either License will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%

Sitting: Rare to constant

Walking: Rare to constant

Standing: Occasional to frequent

Bending (neck): Frequent

Bending (waist): Occasional

Squatting: Rare

Climbing: Rare

Kneeling: Rare to occasional

Crawling: Rare - not a regular occurrence

Jumping: Never

Balancing: Rare

Twisting (neck): Occasional

Twisting (waist): Occasional

Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional

Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional

Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Frequent

Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Frequent

Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional

Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional

Reach - at/below shoulder: Occasional

Reach - above shoulder level: Occasional

Push/pull:

Up to 10 lbs. Occasional

11 to 25 lbs. Occasional

26 to 50 lbs. Rare

51 to 75 lbs. Rare - not a regular occurrence

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:

Up to 10 lbs. Frequent

11 to 25 lbs. Frequent

26 to 50 lbs. Occasional

51 to 75 lbs. Rare

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying:

Up to 10 lbs. Frequent

11 to 25 lbs. Frequent

26 to 50 lbs. Occasional

51 to 75 lbs. Rare

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination:

Eye-hand: Required

Eye-hand-foot: Required

Driving: Required

Vision:

Acuity, near: Required

Acuity, far: Required

Depth perception: Required

Accommodation: Required

Color vision: Required

Field of vision: Required

Talking:

Face-to-face contact: Required

Verbal contact w/others: Required

Public: Required

Hearing:

Normal conversation: Required

Telephone communication: Required

Earplugs required: Required

Work environment:

Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, working at heights, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to excessive noise, exposure to solvents, grease or oil, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working below ground, using computer monitor, exposure to vibration, exposure to flames or burning items, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code: 6260

FLSA: Non-exempt

EEOC Code: 8

Barg. Unit: OE3

Probation: 12 months

Rev.: 11/15

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary

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Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• No High School diploma or equivalent
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

03

How many months of experience do you have doing grounds maintenance work?

• None
• 1-3 months
• 4-5 months
• 6 months or more

04

Please describe your experience performing grounds maintenance work. In your response, be sure to include the duties you performed, the company/agency name and dates of employment. If you do not have relevant experience in these areas, enter "n/a. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers.

05

Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

06

If hired, a valid Class B California Drivers License prior to completion of probation is required. Do you possess a valid California Class B Driver's License?

• Yes
• No. I can obtain one by completion of probation.
• No. I cannot obtain one by completion of probation.

Required Question

Employer City of Fremont

Address 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg B

Fremont, California, 94538

Phone 510-494-4660

Website http://www.fremont.gov/cityjobs