Park Maintenance Worker III

Park Maintenance Worker III

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Park Maintenance Worker III

Salary

$2,625.60 - $3,196.00 Biweekly

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2400-2026

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

01 / 01 / 2026

Description

Benefits

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The Position

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

The Community

This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons and abundant natural open space. World class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.

The Parks & Recreation Department currently has an opportunity for a Park Maintenance Worker III. The position will assume primary responsibility for the maintenance of assigned park areas; perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled work in the maintenance of park grounds, equipment, buildings, and facilities.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and a proven record of teamwork and cooperation. Parks employees must reflect the City’s high standards and values and be dedicated to the stewardship of public facilities and lands. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of playgrounds, irrigation, lighting, fencing and other park facilities. They must be able to work routinely on weekends and be willing to volunteer for afterhours duty on a rotating basis. In addition, the candidate will have general knowledge and skills in electrical (120 and 240 volt), lighting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and / or concrete repair.

You Belong in Carlsbad

The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

We encourage you to fill out a Job Interest Card (https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / carlsbad / jobInterestCards / categories) to be notified of new positions in your area of interest as soon as they post.

Qualified candidates will be invited for interviews on a rolling basis as they apply.

Key Responsibilities

Perform semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance, and repair of park structures and accessories using the techniques of carpentry, plumbing, and cement work.

Assign work to maintenance workers; assist in the training and coaching of less experienced personnel; provide input related to the performance of assigned maintenance crew.

Ensure maintenance work is performed according to work procedures and standards established by the Park Maintenance Department.

Water, mow, weed, trim, renovate, and fertilize grass.

Rake leaves, spray weeds, clean walks, fields, courts, and other facilities.

Mix concrete, prepare forms, and pour foundations.

Erect block walls and roof framings.

Install plumbing fixtures in park restrooms.

Paint and plaster surfaces as required.

Operate equipment and vehicles as required and assist in routine maintenance on such equipment.

Perform other building maintenance and repair tasks.

Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of park buildings, and swimming pool facilities

Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in ground maintenance work

Basic principles of supervision

Safe work practices

Ability to :

Use hand tools and equipment used in park construction, maintenance, and repair

Use the hand and power tools required in general grounds maintenance work

Perform heavy manual labor

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and those contacted in the course of work

Work effectively without direct supervision

Supervise and evaluate assigned staff

Experience & Education

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Two years of skilled park or general landscape maintenance experience and specialized training in park and / or tree maintenance work.

Preferred but not necessary :

Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certificate (CPSI)

Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Retirement under the CalPERS program, 2% @ 62 formula, Classic Members (those who are enrolled in CalPERS at another local agency) have the 2% @ 60 formula

Bilingual Pay

Holidays - 11 scheduled

Floating Holiday- 2

Paid vacation

Computer purchase loan

Tuition reimbursement

A detailed list of our benefits can be found here : Carlsbad Benefits (https : / / www.carlsbadca.gov / departments / human-resources / compensation / full-time-benefits)

Additional CalPERS information can be found here : CalPERS (https : / / www.calpers.ca.gov / page / about / laws-legislation-regulations / public-employees-pension-reform-act)

01

Initial in the box below that you acknowledge "see application" and "see resume" are not valid responses to the questions below.

02

What is your highest level of education?

Attending High School

High School / GED

Trade or Technical School

Some College

Associates

Bachelors

Masters or Higher

None of the above

03

Regarding your education, indicate your area(s) of study in the space below. If you answered "None of the above," type N / A in the space below.

04

Please list any certificates that you hold, including the issuing source and the certificate number, the issuance date and the expiration date (i.e. Arborist, CPSI, CDL, forklift operator's certificate, qualified applicator's certificate, traffic control technician's certificate, etc.).

05

Please indicate which class of Driver's License you possess.

Class A

Class B

Class C

None

06

This position assists with the coordination and execution of approximately ten events throughout the year, which may alter your normal schedule. Please place your initials as an acknowledgment of your understanding.

07

Please indicate your years of professional work experience in general construction and structure / hardscape repairs.

None

Less than 1 year

1 year but less than 2

2 years but less than 3

3 years but less than 4

4 or more years

Internship / volunteer experience only

08

Please briefly explain your experience to the above. If NONE was selected above, please put N / A.

09

Please indicate your years of professional work experience in sports turf and ballfield maintenance.

None

Less than 1 year

1 year but less than 2

2 years but less than 3

3 years but less than 4

4 or more years

Internship / volunteer experience only

10

Briefly explain your experience to the above. If you have no experience, enter N / A.

11

Please indicate your years of professional work experience in parks and landscape maintenance, trails maintenance and tree work.

None

Less than 1 year

1 year but less than 2

2 years but less than 3

3 years but less than 4

4 or more years

Internship / volunteer experience only

12

Briefly explain your experience to the above. If you have no experience, enter N / A.

13

Please indicate your years of professional experience in irrigation installation, and repairs / programming.

None

Less than 1 year

1 year but less than 2

2 years but less than 3

3 years but less than 4

4 or more years

Internship / volunteer experience only

14

Briefly explain your experience to the above. If you have no experience, enter N / A.

15

Please describe your experience in supervising field crews, including the total years, types of work, and numbers of staff.

16

Presuming you have experience in supervising field crews, please describe your typical methods for providing direction to your crew members. If not, please put N / A.

17

Please indicate your level of experience with Microsoft Word.

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

None

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Please indicate your level of experience with Microsoft Excel.

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

None

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Please indicate your level of experience with Microsoft Outlook.

Beginner

Intermediate

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None

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