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Transfer- Park Maintenance Worker II

County Of Sacramento

Job Location:

Sacramento, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 54684 - 66481

Posted: 17 October 2026 (9 days ago)

Application Deadline: 14 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Position

Class Code 28287: Park Maintenance Worker II

Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.

There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:

Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.

If you are requesting an interclass transfer or voluntary demotion either action is a change in class. Whether the change is a transfer or a demotion depends upon the difference between the maximum salary rates of the requested and incumbent classes. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.294 or the applicable labor agreement sets the criteria for determining the maximum difference allowed. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.228 defines demotion.

Under supervision the Park Maintenance Worker II performs grounds maintenance and related construction and repair in and around parks recreation areas and public facilities. They are responsible for a defined geographical segment in a park recreation area or public facility. Park Maintenance Worker IIs perform specialized maintenance activities or limited lead duties over Park Maintenance Worker Is or temporary help.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

The proper methods of planting cultivating and caring for hedges trees shrubs lawns and flowers
Use and care of gardening materials tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities
Fundamentals of basic plumbing masonry and carpentry work
The methods and materials used in controlling or eradicating plant diseases and insect pests
Common safety practices and procedures

Ability to

Work independently in performing skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance and repair work
Lead and instruct the work of others
Operate and maintain power equipment and vehicles such as tractors and attachments
Use and care for hand and power tools
Recognize common plant diseases and insect pests
Perform heavy manual labor
Identify potential safety hazards
Understand and follow written and oral instructions
Count add subtract and multiply two digit whole numbers
Read write and speak English at a level necessary to satisfactorily perform the work

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

One year of full-time experience performing the duties of a Park Maintenance Worker I in Sacramento County service.

Two years of full-time paid experience performing general grounds maintenance and repair work that can be directly related to the knowledges and abilities prescribed for the class of Park Maintenance Worker II.

Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Special Requirements

License Required:
All classes in this series require possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver License Class 3 or higher before date of appointment.

Ability to obtain a Class 1 or 2 California Drivers License may be required of some jobs.

Physical Requirements:
Park Maintenance Worker I Park Maintenance Worker II and Senior Park Maintenance Worker must be able to perform heavy physical labor as follows:

1. Lift carry push and pull heavy objects such as cement and fertilizer bags.

2. Walk stand stoop and crouch for long periods.

3. Climb ladders.

4. Dig ditches and post holes.

Age Requirement:
Applicants must be eighteen years of age prior to appointment because of the hazards of the job as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Working Conditions:
Incumbents in these classes must be willing to work on weekends evenings and holidays to work outdoors in all kinds of weather and to work at various locations throughout the County.

Application and Testing Information

How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:

If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.

County of Sacramento Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions

You must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Transfers under the tab marked Supplemental Questions. When completing the Supplemental Questions provide accurate information. Your responses in the Education and Work Experience sections on your application and the Supplemental Questions will be checked to verify that you qualify for a transfer.

Note: Resumes letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the required information on the application and the Supplemental Questions.

Required Experience:

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