PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I / NORTHERN BUTTES DISTRICT / FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
The reporting location for this position is Clear Lake State Park located at 5300 Soda Bay Rd, Kelseyville, CA 95451. This position will work under the direction of the Park Maintenance Chief III.
As a key member of the Northern Buttes District leadership team, the Park Maintenance Chief I is expected to champion a culture of teamwork and mutual support. The incumbent may be tasked with assisting other park units and sectors within the District to ensure the broader maintenance program is successful. This includes the strategic sharing of staff, specialized equipment, and technical expertise to address district-wide priorities, emergency repairs, or large-scale projects, ensuring operational continuity across all units.
The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
This position is designated as NOT Telework Eligible.
State housing may be required. Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs, or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements. For further information regarding this position, please contact Matthew Allen at (831) 801-6501 or at
[email protected].
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Outdoor work is common. The incumbent’s work will involve moderate exposure to a full range of environmental conditions, varying terrain, unusual elements and inclement weather. This includes extreme temperatures; cold, windy, wet and muddy conditions; hot, dry, muggy or unpleasant conditions; exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and loud noises. This will require the incumbent to work in old/abandoned structures; around sewage and trash; along lakes, creek banks, wetlands, rocks, brush and in remote locations.
Typical work activities involve frequent and prolonged periods of standing and walking. Considerable physical activity is common and a primary part of the job. The position requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 60 pounds. The incumbent will use their hands and power tools applicable to the position and as necessary to complete various tasks. May entail muscular strain, including walking, standing, stooping, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, twisting, lifting, carrying and reaching on uneven and slippery surfaces. The incumbent must have the ability to climb stairs/inclines, walk or traverse even and uneven terrain for extended or prolonged periods of time, and walk on variable surfaces. Requires the use of safety equipment such as hard hats, safety glass, safety boots, gloves, ear protection and respirators.
The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions, listening effectively, following instructions and the ability to perceive hazards to the public, structures and exhibits to ensure safety while complying with Department policy, demonstrating adaptability and effectively communicating.
