Maintenance Worker 1 - Full Time

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District invites applications for:

Position: Maintenance Worker 1                                           Department:  Maintenance Parks

Job Opening Date: February 4, 2026                                  Location:  Vallejo, CA

Deadline for applying:  March 4, 2026                                 Position Type:  Full-time

Pay Range: $27.24-$36.54/hour

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is a Special Service District that has been serving area residents for over sixty years. As a Special Service District, GVRD operates as a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo. GVRD manages 407 acres of public park space including 20 neighborhood parks, 10 community parks, 6 special purpose parks, and Olympic-size swimming pool and 4 community centers.  GVRD maintains over 1,000 acres of public land. 

GVRD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. With 30 plus full time and approximately 155 part-time and seasonal employees, GVRD operates on a 2025-2026 fiscal year budget of $12.969 million for general fund operations and Measure K funding amounting to $2.2 million.  The Measure K funding is being utilized to purchase necessary equipment, improve parks, facilities.

Job Description: 

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for completing semi-skilled maintenance tasks (minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting) in the operation and repair of District facilities, as well as performing custodial duties of facilities. This is the entry-level class in the Parks Maintenance Worker series.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Assists in the maintenance of park, facilities and buildings maintenance as directed.

Maintains landscaping in District parks, grounds and buildings using a variety of hand and power tools. Prunes shrubs and trees, and mows and edges lawns and fields as directed.

Performs minor repairs on irrigation system. Digs holes to expose irrigation pipe and makes repair as needed.

Cleans park grounds, buildings, and facilities. Clean restrooms, offices and empty trash receptacles. Hauls trash and debris as directed.

Inspects walls, sidewalks and play equipment for graffiti and removes as directed.

Inspects play equipment for unsafe structures and hazards. Repairs as necessary or refers to supervisor.

Prepares baseball and softball fields in advance of games, including watering, dragging the infields, and chalking appropriate lines. Sets out bases, cleans dugouts and bleachers, and empties trash.

Performs turf maintenance functions on turf areas including mowing, fertilizing, aerating topdressing, and seeding as directed.

Assists in ensuring that that vehicles are properly maintained. Washes and details vehicles.

Learn to operate construction and maintenance equipment and power tools including, but not limited to, backhoe, grader, jack hammer; operate mowers, edger's and pruners; maintain hand and power tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Adhere to established safety regulations and precautions related to all work performed.

Applies pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers in park areas.

Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Receives general supervision and direction from higher level Parks maintenance staff.

Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

HUMAN COLLABORATION & JOB IMPACT

This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on GVRD, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction.

Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. The impact the job has on GVRD is limited in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

This section describes the accountability and participation if any, as it relates to the fiscal accountability within department or assigned area(s) of responsibility. 

Position has no fiscal responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency

One (1) to three (3) years' experience in general construction and maintenance

Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

 Possession of a Class C California driver's license.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

English grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

Basic methods and techniques of general construction, grounds maintenance and custodial work

Basic operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned

Skill in:

Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships

Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

Ability to:

Meet schedules and deadlines of the work

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

Learn to perform a variety of maintenance, construction, custodial and repair work in the area of work assigned

Learn fertilizer composition and application, plant identification, care, pruning, and maintenance practices

Learn mowing techniques and operation of a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

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

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and requires heavy physical effort. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Incumbents may be required to exert up to up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position consisting of 40 hours per established workweek.

TRAVEL

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

This position does not require security clearance.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT 

Job offer is contingent on acceptable results of pre-employment drug screen, physical, and criminal background checks, employment verification and/or reference checks.

EEO STATEMENT

GVRD is an equal opportunity employer.