Maintenance Assistant/ Maintenance Worker I

Job Description

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY) , or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov .

About the Department

Are you ready to join a team that is “Building Community Through Fun?” Are you ready to make a difference?

The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ , PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity and public life.

The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 209 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo , 290 playgrounds and almost 61 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.

For more information, please visit activatesj.org .

Position Duties

The Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to fill multiple full-time Maintenance Assistant and Maintenance Worker I vacancies in the Parks Maintenance Division.

Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:

• Maintenance Assistant: $59,280.00 - $75,649.60
• Maintenance Worker I: $74,443.20 - $90,563.20

The program areas include:

Arcadia Ballpark
Arcadia Ballpark is the City’s 14.5-acre softball complex that includes four natural grass fields, hot concessions grill, restrooms, shaded stadium seating and a sports-themed playground. Arcadia Ballpark’s programs include sports leagues, special events, recreational camps & classes, and a field reservation program. This position will be responsible for general facility and ballfield maintenance.

Park Maintenance
The City of San Jose has 10 regional parks and 202 neighborhood parks that are managed and maintained by the Park Districts. This position will be responsible for general park maintenance of an assigned route of approximately 6 parks.

PRNS Maintenance Assistants perform a variety of entry-level maintenance tasks and are responsible for building, grounds, and park maintenance. Their responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of the use and care of common hand tools used in maintenance.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance, pest control application, and irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safe work practices and precautions.
• Awareness of the importance of safety in the workplace including the willingness and skills to communicate risks and hazards.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to relay information to the public.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to make simple measurements.
• Ability to perform manual labor.

Ability to lift heavy weights (up to 50 pounds, or heavier weight). Employees in these positions may be required to work alternate shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime, and on-call.

Duties of the Maintenance Worker I position include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining park grounds which may include, but is not limited to: irrigation, cultivation, pruning, planting, and transplanting a variety of turf, shrubs, trees, and plants.
• Operating mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields and operating triplex gang/rotary mowers, power edgers, tractors, rototillers, sprayers, dump and other trucks, power chain saws and other light power equipment and hand tools used in grounds and maintenance work.
• Applying fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers.
• Maintaining and making minor repairs to playgrounds, picnic areas, athletic fields and sport courts, park trails, and firebreaks as well as make minor repairs and adjustments to irrigation systems, mowers, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Performing clean-up and litter pick-up functions, cleaning pools and fountains, scheduling automatic irrigation controllers, maintaining work-related records, and preparing corresponding reports.
• Explaining programs and policies to the public, providing lead guidance to less experienced workers, assisting in firefighting and rescue duties in wilderness park areas, and may be responsible for vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety in work areas.
• Must be willing and able to lead various unpaid labor and volunteer participants.
• Ability to lift heavy weights (up to 50 pounds, or heavier weight). Employees in these positions may be required to work alternate shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime, and on-call.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

Maintenance Assistant
Completion of high school or equivalent (General Educational Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).

Maintenance Worker I
Completion of high school or equivalent (General Educational Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency certificate) AND one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks, athletic fields, or public facilities.

Required Licensing for both Maintenance Assistant and Maintenance Worker I:
Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

• Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
• Flexibility -Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.
• Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
• Multi-Tasking- Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions.Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews,

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jessica Delgado at Jessica.Delgado@sanjoseca.gov .

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Closing Date/Time: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific