Park Maintenance Repair Worker II - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS)

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About the Department

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 and work. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. The Activate SJ 20-year strategic plan identifies the approach and projects to support 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 near where people live, work, and play. These places are destinations for fun and learning with 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 209 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo , and over 60 miles of trails. Our programs and services touch the lives of our diverse community. We take public service seriously by working hard to earn the public’s trust by delivering quality services and high-value spaces and programs. 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 one (1)

full-time Park Maintenance Repair Worker II vacancy in the Capital and Planning Division.

The Park Maintenance Repair Worker II reports directly to the Senior Maintenance Worker or Parks , Recreation Facilit ies Supervisor, and will be responsible for the construction and rehabilitation of parks playgrounds, equipment, and infrastructure, maintaining pools and fountains, assisting in fabricating, and installing park signage, as well as, assisting in the creation of custom park amenities.

T ypical duties of the Park Maintenance Repair Worker II position include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining, repairing, installing and renovating irrigation systems, playgrounds, pools, fountains and pumps, tables, benches and barbeque units, and performing other duties as assigned, including the knowledge of safety precautions in this type of work.
  

• Knowledge of safety, maintenance and basic operations of pools and fountains, and associated pumps, metering devices, chemical control units and other equipment.
  

• Incumbents also read blueprints and schematics to identify and solve irrigation and playground issues; draw sketches and plans for assigned projects.
  

• Operate and maintain park machinery and equipment such as chain saws, basic power tools and hand tools; may operate arc welding/oxyacetylene equipment.
  

• Perform standby after duty hours, respond to emergency park issues on a rotational basis.
  

• Repair and refurbish exhibits and attractions
  

Incumbents perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled park maintenance repair work of routine difficulty. Some of the typical duties include, but are not limited to: park maintenance, preventative maintenance, repair, installation, and renovation of irrigation systems (potable & recycled), controllers, main line valves, zone valves, backflow prevention device and isolation valves, drinking fountains, irrigation sprinklers, pipes, fittings and flanges, playgrounds, park furniture and hardware, and decorative fountains and swimming pools including associated pumps, metering devices, and chemical control units. Incumbents also read blueprints and schematics to identify and solve irrigation issues; draw sketches and plans for assigned projects; estimate materials required; perform repair and overhaul of park maintenance machinery and equipment such as chain saws and mowers and may operate arc welding/oxyacetylene equipment ; train assigned personnel in performing tasks associated with assignments; assume responsibility for work area, crew, and public safety on assigned maintenance and repair projects; and, on standby, respond to emergency park issues on a rotational basis.

The candidate may be asked to work weekends and evenings as required .

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

Completion of High School, General Educational Development (GED) or a California Proficiency Certificate.

Experience:

Park Maintenance Repair Worker II - Four (4) years of experience (2080 hours = 1 year) in parks, grounds and park maintenance repair or related repair work.

Licenses or Certificates:

Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor

vehicle in the State of California.

• As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.
  

Background Check : Candidates will be required to undergo a background check, including a criminal history record check if offered the position.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the essential physical functions of this position will be determined by a post-offer medical examination.

Other Qualifications

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

Desirable competencies for this position include:

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.

• Desirable certifications (a minimum of one of the following certifications to be successfully obtained within 1 year of appointment):
  

• Certified Backflow Prevention Tester, Certified Playground Safety Inspector, or Certified P oo l Operator
  

Communication Skill s : 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.

Customer Service : Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Leadership: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Selection Process:

T he selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the 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 , one of which may include a practical/writing exercise .

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jaine Davies at jaine.davies@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 be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

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.

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: 8/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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