Parks Maintenance Worker III

Were looking for a highly motivated, reliable, and team-oriented individual to take on the role of Parks Maintenance Worker III. This vacancy is in the Community Services Department in the Parks and Open Space Division and may support the maintenance of urban parks, street medians, the downtown, and other public facilities. This position will be directly responsible for performing skilled maintenance and repair work related to the care and maintenance of the Citys community. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, perform preventative maintenance and repairs, and provide exceptional customer service. If you are looking to lead a collaborative team while supporting vital City functions, this position is for you! Review our detailed job description here .

• Provide lead supervision and training over assigned parks or landscape maintenance personnel.
• Review work and control the quality of work.
• Perform skilled maintenance, repair, and installation work related to parks, athletic fields, turf, environmental, or landscape maintenance.
• Maintain designated parks, athletic fields, or semi-developed parkland areas for use by the general public and perform duties at a level consistent with journeyman work and experience.

Parks Maintenance Worker III:

• Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
• Three years of increasingly responsible park maintenance experience.
• Completion of the Citys or college-level supervisory training program prior to or within two years of appointment.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License.

Bonus Points:

• Possession of a valid Class A California Driver License.
• Possession of a Qualified Pesticide Applicator certification issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
  

• You are skilled in park maintenance and provide exceptional customer service.
• You work well in both a team-oriented environment and independently.
• You are adaptable , flexible , and ca n handle complaints and questions from the public.
• You are self-motivated and diligent in a busy work environment.
• You are safety-oriented with the ability to work on a variety of projects throughout the day.

Submit your application and resume online at governmentjobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903- 6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. Application materials will be screened continuously with a first application review date of Wednesday, June 11, 2025. This recruitment may close at any time.
Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to the following process:

• Oral Board Interview Panel (weighted 100%) via video conference (Zoom) to be conducted on June 25, 2025.
• In-person Department Interview Select candidates who pass the oral board interview may be invited to meet with staff from the Community Services Department for a more in-depth discussion regarding the position and their qualifications.

Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered.

Fine Print. ( The salary range is scheduled to receive a 3% cost-of-living increase in July 2025.) The selection process includes submitting a 10-year DMV driving history (dated within 90 days). May be required to work varying shifts and days, which may include weekends. Must have the physical ability to bend, pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Pre-employment physical and periodic respiratory exams may be required. For candidates with a commercial license, the Parks Maintenance Worker II position is covered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Therefore, before final selection, those qualifying candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment/pre-duty drug test. Candidates will not be assigned to a safety-sensitive position if they do not pass the test. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of the application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.