Parks Building & Grounds Worker Supervisor
Parks Building & Grounds Worker Supervisor
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- Final Filing Date :Monday September 8 2025
Exam#25/72B32/08JA
The Public Works Facilities and Parks Department is seeking candidates for Parks Building and Grounds Worker Supervisor to perform a variety of visitor service support activities at an assigned County Park. The incumbent is responsible for planning organizing supervising and directing park personnel and activities in the day-to -day maintenance and improvements for a multi-park unit within the County Park System. This includes participating in and overseeing park activities including working the park entry gate operating equipment necessary for basic gardening grounds keeping maintenance improvements and care of the park lawns maintenance of landscapes and paved areas minor carpentry concrete work electrical and plumbing repairs.
County parks are located in both North and South County and include San Lorenzo Park in King City Royal Oaks Park in Watsonville Jacks Peak Park in Monterey and Toro Park in Salinas. Position vacancies for all park locations will be filled using the eligibility list established by this recruitment.
Department Summary:
The Public Works Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) serves to plan for the future needs of the County manage infrastructure and County facilities and protect natural resources. PWFP is comprised of three Divisions: Public Works Facilities and Parks which are responsible for managing and maintaining the Countys infrastructure and open space.
The County of Monterey Parks System enriches the community by providing an assortment of outdoor and recreational activities by promoting health and wellness outdoor space to play exercise and access facilities for self-directed or organized recreation.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time part-time or temporary basis County-wide.
Examples of Duties
- Defines personnel resource needsand allocatesthemasrequiredtoachieveunitobjectives
- Supervises assigns monitors and may assist in the work ofsubordinate classes ofBuilding andgroundsWorkers and other personnel assigned to the park unitsuch as:dailymaintenance assisting park visitors and performing facilities improvements or repairs of park area
- Implementsandevaluatespark programs and policiesrelatedto buildingandgrounds keeping recommends and develops planstoachieveunitobjectives within anassignedpark unit
- Conductsformal and informal training of Parks Building and Grounds Workersinsuchareas as: skill developmentand safetyawarenessprogramsfirst aid techniques departmentalpracticespolicies andprocedures
- Supervises and monitors prisonerandwork alternative crews seasonal employees volunteersand trainees
- Maintains records and prepares comprehensivereports
- Provides input for construction projects planning development andimplementation
- Preparesmateriallistsandpurchaserequisitions
- Provides assistancein emergency situations atremoteworklocations.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities:
ThoroughKnowledge of:- Principlesandpracticesofconstruction management which includemethods and techniques ofpark construction repairandmaintenancework
- Methods of administrative problemsolving
- Basic horticulture practices turf management andpractices
- Principlesandtechniquesof employeesupervisiontoincludemethods oforganizationschedulingtraining reviewperformanceevaluationcounseling and disciplinaryactions
- Proper tool usage andequipmentoperations
Uniformbuildingcodes and ordinances
- Health andsafetycodesforworkersafety
- Methods materialspractices and equipmentused in heavyconstruction relatedtoare of assignment(roads orfloodcontrol)
- Principlesoforganizationand administrationoffiscalpersonnelandrelated aspectsofpark program management
- Publicrelationspracticesinordertoenhance public opinionregardingCounty Parks
- Planorganize control and evaluatethe maintenance programofparkunit
- Developandrecommend parkandunitgoals and objectives within the context of departmentalpolicesandpriorities
- Plan assignandsupervisetheworkofothers
- Maintain recordsandprepareclearcomplete and concisereports
- Evaluatesituationsaccuratelyandadoptaneffectivecourseofaction
- Speak andwriteeffectivelyandclearly
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with thepublic and other agencies
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Experience
Two (2) years degree from an accreditedcommunitycollegeinenvironmental resources naturalresources parkmanagement or a closely related field.
AND
Experience
Two (2) years as a Parks Building and Grounds Worker II orCountyPark Ranger II in the Monterey County Parks Department.
OR
Responsibleexperience in the maintenance anddevelopmentof park areas may be substituted for therequirededucation on a year-to-year basis when accompanied by college courses equivalent to completion of thirty (30) semestersunitsin environmentalresourcesengineering park managementor aclosely related field from an accredited community college.
ORFour (4) years of park maintenance within a park forestpublicrecreation or historical area including atleastTwo (2) yearsinthe performanceofdutiesequivalentto those of the Parks Building and Grounds Worker Il ofCountyParks or privatesector.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following:
- Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority
- Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings
- Operate a manualtransmission equipment vehicle
- Pesticide certification may be required
- Work weekends holidays and various shifts
- Wear a uniform and safety protection equipment
- Work outdoors and under adverse weather conditions
- Have and maintain Standard First Aid and CPR certificates issued by the American Red Cross (Level II) or equivalent agency
Benefits:The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the F Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.Notes:Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at September 8 2025 11:59 PM(PST)
Or
Hard copy applicationsmay be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County Public Works Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Julie Aulenta Senior Human Resources Analyst
1441 Schilling Place 1st Floor Salinas CA 93901
Email:
Phone: Fax:The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination pre-examination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions
Resumes cover letters letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contactJulie Aulenta Human Resources Analyst at or
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
