Park Maintenance Worker I-II

HOURLY RATES:
Park Maintenance Worker I:  $24.25 - $29.48
Park Maintenance Worker II:  $26.75 - $32.52

The Opportunity: Join our park maintenance team in a vital role that ensures the safety, functionality, and beautification of our City! The ideal candidate is a dependable, motivated team player with an ability to learn and perform the full range of park maintenance, construction, and improvement duties. This position improves City park properties, open landscaped areas, recreational facilities, playgrounds, sidewalks, parking lots, and related public amenities. Employees also support irrigation, landscape, and facility maintenance activities.

Why Work for El Cajon: The City of El Cajon prides itself on an empowering workplace culture that supports a strong work-life balance and professional development. The City offers exceptional benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, and helps obtain certifications & licenses (including CDL). Ultimately, El Cajon is a shining example of a local government that provides exceptional municipal service with an innovative mindset. 

Work Schedule: This position works a 9/80 schedule, allowing for 3-day weekends every other week. 

Extensive Benefits: Full Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, defined CalPERS Retirement, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Effective January 2027, the City contributes $1,850 per month towards Medical Insurance. 

The Recruitment Timeline: The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the in-person examination process (this includes both an Qualifications Appraisal Interview and Practical Exam). Candidates participating in the examination process will receive an email with instructions to self-schedule for ONE date below after the application period closes.

EXAMINATION DATES:
1) Wednesday, December 2, 2026
2) Thursday, December 3, 2026

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration for at least six months. Candidates must pass each exam component with at least a 70% or higher to be placed on an eligibility list. The eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout all divisions.