Make a visible impact in your community by ensuring the equipment that powers our parks is reliable and ready for use. This role is perfect for a skilled mechanic who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in supporting public spaces.
Salary Incentives:
2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree
5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree
The Parks Maintenance Mechanic is responsible to perform a variety of skilled duties in the repair and maintenance of equipment in City parks, and a variety of building facilities and structures; to build, fabricate, repair and maintain buildings, grounds, playgrounds, picnic facilities and irrigations systems; and to perform other duties as assigned.
Application Process
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted.
Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is most qualified to compete in the testing process
. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application form with the words "see resume". The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Human Resources reserve the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.
Tentative Schedule
Online Exam
July 28, 2026 - August 4, 2026
The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Receive, review and prioritize work orders based on importance and safety concerns.
Troubleshoot, install, maintain and repair irrigation systems to include hydraulic valves, backflow prevention devices, booster pumps, automatic control clocks, water main and lateral lines, low voltage wiring, and sprinklers. Note: The extent of electrical work to be performed is to be limited to work with wiring beyond the disconnect and will not include any other electrical wiring.
Inspect, repair and maintain a variety of park equipment including benches, playground equipment, bleachers, dugouts, backstops, reservation boards, electric score boards, basketball hoops, tennis courts, wind barriers and soccer posts.
Fabricate, build and weld pool fences and gates; repair and install pool equipment; conduct annual pool inspections.
Repair, weld and fabricate trailers, bar-b-cues, parking lot gates, ball field score boards, security gates, signs, and picnic facilities.
Perform general building maintenance including, but not limited to, replacement and repair of doors, door locks, window screens, windows, fixtures, roofing, and sky lights; perform rough and finished carpentry work on City facilities
Install basketball courts, score boards and repair backstops.
Repair restrooms including plumbing fixtures, potable water supply, toilets and vanity; install pipes and plumbing fixtures; clear clogged drains.
Mix concrete; prepare forms and pour foundations; remove unsafe concrete.
Alter, repair, and construct articles and structures of wood, metal, concrete and other materials; design, build and install shelves; cabinets and lockers.
Construct, alter and install walls and partitions.
Perform maintenance on heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems.
Complete forms, requisitions and work status reports.
Safely and effectively maintain and operate various pieces of equipment, including but not limited to, backhoe, trencher, front loader, dump truck, compressors, jack hammers, welder, cutting torch, and concrete saws.
Assemble, install, maintain and repair bus shelters, benches, trash cans and ordinance signs.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Principles of general construction, fabrication, hydraulics, and backflow testing and installation.
Tools, materials, equipment and procedures used in skilled park and golf course maintenance work.
Techniques of cement finishing, rough and finished carpentry, masonry, drywall and texture.
Techniques of metal fabrication, torch cutting and welding.
Techniques for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems.
Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of general construction and maintenance equipment.
Practices of playground inspection, maintenance and safety.
Techniques for installing, maintaining and repairing pool equipment.
Safe work practices.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
Design, fabricate, weld and install a variety of park related equipment.
Repair, install and maintain buildings, play apparatus, and sprinkler systems.
Safely use a variety of tools and equipment utilized in maintaining parks and buildings.
Perform safety checks on playground equipment; identify and correct any safety issues.
Estimate cost and time associated with projects.
Keep accurate reports.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Read basic blueprints and park irrigation plans.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of semi-skilled maintenance experience in carpentry, concrete, masonry, metal work, welding, painting, and/or plumbing work.
Training:
High School diploma or GED equivalency supplemented by specialized training in one or more trades areas.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid Class B Commercial California driver’s license with specific endorsements, as assigned, is required within 60 days of appointment.
Failure to obtain any of the required licenses/certificates within the prescribed time and/or failure to pass the federally mandated DOT drug/alcohol test after obtaining the license may result in release from probation or termination.
Mobility: frequent performance of heavy manual labor; frequent standing for long period of time; frequent bending and squatting. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision. Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. May be required to wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions. Emotional/ Psychological: frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to loud noise; frequent exposure to chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a typical outdoor environment on a year-round basis subject to typical street or field noise and environment including exposure to loud equipment and machinery. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime or weekend work and travel is rare.
