The City of San Marcos is excited to announce a Full-Time opportunity for the position of Park Maintenance Worker I in the Parks Division of the Public Works Department. This full-time benefited position offers competitive health benefits, paid time off, 14 paid holidays, opportunity to work within a great team atmosphere and much, much more.Don't delay - apply today!Under general direction, participates in the activities of the Public Works Department and the associated operational divisions. Ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.Staff who meet the minimum progression requirements are eligible to progress from Maintenance Worker I to Maintenance Worker II by meeting the following eligibility criteria:- Employee demonstrates proficiency in skills-based competency requirements, as validated by division Supervisor. The skills-based competency requirements are attached as a supplemental attachment to this job description.
- Employee must demonstrate satisfactory performance standards, including no prior discipline / Performance Improvement Plans within the prior year
- Employees who meet the eligibility requirements will be eligible for the progression from a Maintenance Worker I position to a Maintenance Worker II position at the employee’s annual anniversary date, effective January 1, 2024.
Maintenance Worker I positions are assigned to various divisions within the Public Works Department:- Facilities: Maintenance related to the City facilities.
- Parks: Maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, maintenance and inspection of municipal parks, landscape construction, recreation facilities, rights-of-way, medians, easements, and other public improvements.
- Street Maintenance: Maintenance and repair of City streets and sidewalks, drainage systems, traffic signing and striping, traffic signals, lighting and other public improvements.
Applications Due: May 20th, 2026, 4:00pm
1st Interview: June 10th, 2026
2nd Round Interview & Skills Assessment: June 16th, 2026
The following duties are typical for this classification.Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.- Operates small, large and heavy equipment on streets, highways and over terrain; Participate in setup, takedown and implementation of traffic control; Maintain city facilities, parks, trails and other owned assets in area of assignment; Performs a wide variety of manual, skilled and semi-skilled maintenance.
- Monitors work sites and ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures; Establishes and maintains safety programs for assigned staff and contractors.
- Records all applicable data in City work-order management system or other required systems; Ensures that maintenance files, records and documents are appropriately maintained and stored.
- Participates in the use, care, and operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, chemicals and supplies.
- Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget in accordance with applicable regulations and standards; reviews schedules of construction.
- Participates and may lead a crew in assigned work projects.
- Maintains simple records; reads and interprets directions and sketches.
- Builds collaborative relationships with team members, property management, City staff, tenants, public utilities, agencies, community members and vendors; responds to and resolves maintenance issues, inquiries, concerns and complaints in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Cleans, maintains, and properly stores tools and equipment; performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment; cleans, maintains, and stores painting equipment.
- Maintains library of literature, brochures, parts books, repair manuals and operation manuals related to division's activities and equipment.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings. Stays abreast of trends and innovations in the field of maintenance.
- Responds to after-hours emergencies and callback when participating in the After Hours On-Call Program, while in a standby capacity or as emergency situations require.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Some examples of Parks division duties are outlined below:- Park Maintenance: Maintains city park facilities including installation, inspection, and maintenance of playground equipment, restrooms, plumbing equipment, and irrigation systems; maintains landscape, sod and other plant materials; maintains storm and drainage facilities; provides proper drainage facilities on medians and park sites; painting; concrete and masonry repairs; and performs other manual labor necessary to complete a job.
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.Knowledge of:Tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in operations maintenance; general maintenance procedures and methods; operation and preventive maintenance procedures of power and other equipment relative to assigned area; basic electrical principles; safe working practices; principles ofcustomer services; general understanding of the California Vehicle Code.- Park Maintenance: Operations, services, and activities related to the maintenance and repair of City parks and public facilities; materials, methods, techniques, and terminology used in the maintenance and repair of City parks and public facilities. Industry landscape construction and maintenance procedures for irrigation and plant material tree pruning; pesticides; proper methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in landscape operations; landscape construction grading, irrigation installation, fencing, trail systems, drainage systems, electrical and plumbing systems, storm drain maintenance and planting.
Ability to:Perform strenuous physical work with agility and endurance; work in cooperative manner with others and contribute to a successful team effort; use and properly operate assigned tools and equipment; operate assigned trucks and equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and follow oral and written instructions; read, write, speak, and understand English in order to communicate with fellow employees and the public and to follow safety precautions and procedures; maintain both written and electronic documentation and record keeping; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community; and establish and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a cooperative team effort.Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/TrainingEducation equivalent to GED and specialized vocational training program courses in maintenance fundamentals and/or other related maintenance course work. Experience6 months of increasingly responsible experience related to maintenance and repair.
