PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT PI

Job Description and Duties

PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT)– OCEANO DUNES DISTRICT / OCEANO DUNES MAINTENANCE YARD

Come join the State Parks Oceano Dunes team in beautiful Pismo Beach! The reporting location for this position is the Oceano Dunes Maintenance Yard at 900 Pacific Blvd., Oceano, CA 93445. Under the supervision of the Park Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent performs routine cleanup and unskilled maintenance helper tasks year-round; leads a crew of seasonal employees doing cleanup and other unskilled work during peak seasons within the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) and may assist with Pismo State Beach (PSB) operations within Oceano Dunes District. All duties shall be performed in a safe manner in compliance with Department policies, safety orders, established safe work practices and the District's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).

The incumbent may assist with beach operations for the eight hundred fifty-acre State Vehicle Recreation Area and may work with Resource Management staff on dune stabilization, restoration projects, and air quality projects, application of herbicides for the removal of non-native plants, and assist with the protection efforts for the threatened Western Snowy Plover and endangered California Least Tern. The incumbent may lead seasonal, volunteer, California Conservation Corps, or Cal Fire crews among others. The incumbent will assist with the facility maintenance program CAMP and with the purchasing of materials necessary for projects and facility maintenance.

The incumbent’s work schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Changes to work hours may occur, based on workload needs.
In addition to these hours, the incumbent may be required to work odd or irregular hours, including holidays. This is a permanent Intermittent position that is restricted to working to a maximum of 1,500 hours per calendar year.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Abrienne Benzon at (805) 365-5191 or [email protected].

State Housing is not available.

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click .

Work Environment : Outdoors in a sand dune environment, fluctuating coastal weather conditions, frequent winds, blowing sand and dust, insects and intense off highway vehicle activity: Work in hazardous conditions (i.e. raw sewage, chemicals, garbage and offal, hypodermic needles, rodents, broken glass, driving on loose sand and off road, operate off road vehicles and equipment, etc.). Work environment may expose incumbent to noise, dust, fumes, extreme wind, hot and cold temperatures, and unpleasant odors. Work at elevated heights, on or near machinery and heavy equipment or traffic. Physical Abilities: Ability to perform strenuous manual labor (i.e. digging trenching, boring, lifting, carrying, loading etc.)

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-253-6766-902 and the Job Control # JC-521394 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.