Parks Maintenance Worker II

About the Department

THE POSITION

Come and join the City of Fresno Public Works Department in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno! 

Under general supervision, Parks Maintenance Worker II's perform semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of City landscapes  and equipment and may provide limited work direction to other workers or helpers.  Incumbents’ job functions will include, but are not limited to, the following:  plants and renovates lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, grounds and related landscape features; operates properly, light trucks, gang mowers, Dingo’s and other power driven equipment; controls weeds; applies fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides for control of harmful disease and insects; installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs manual and automatic sprinkler systems; estimates labor and materials required; keeps time and material records and prepares simple reports. 

The current vacancy exist in the Department of Public Works.  Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination. 

Education: 

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion. 

Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time paid experience performing work related to parks or grounds maintenance. 

SPECIALI REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in the classification.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following: 

WRITTEN EXAMINATION-50%: A job related written examination will be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge of grounds and building maintenance, horticulture, sprinkler systems, use and care of mechanical equipment and hand tools, safety procedures, and fundamental work crew practices and procedures.  

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Exam in order to qualify for the Performance Examination.  In the event that a large number of candidates pass the written examination, the City reserves the right to invite a limited number of the top scoring candidates to compete in the Performance Examination.  

The written exam has been tentatively scheduled for the week of August 24, 2026. 

PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION-50%: A panel of subject matter experts may be assembled to observe and test a candidate's ability to perform a set of job related tasks.  The performance exam may test a candidate's knowledge of parks maintenance procedures and practices; ability to identify assorted tools, equipment and plants; and ability to operate assorted machinery and equipment used in parks and grounds maintenance.  

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Performance Exam to qualify for the eligible list.  

Passing scores of all parts will be combined and will be used to determine your final score and placement on the eligible list.

The performance exam has been tentatively scheduled for the week of September 14, 2026. 

The City of Fresno reserves the right to amend any phase of the examination process should there be a limited number of applicants or successful candidates. Should such amendment be exercised, a candidate's final score and placement on the eligible list would be based upon the completed test phase(s).

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final

score.

Benefits

3% Salary Increase, effective June 15, 2026 Bargaining Unit 1 Non-Supervisory Blue Collar International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers Local 39
BENEFIT	DESCRIPTION
HEALTH INSURANCE	The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT	IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION	Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE	Accrue 8 - 15 hours per month based on years of service available after 6 months.
SICK LEAVE	8 hours per month, available after 90 days
HOLIDAYS	10 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 2 personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY	Provided through California SDI program
BILINGUAL PREMIUM	$100 per month upon approved certification
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK	40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum accrual.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE	City contracted uniform service, cost shared 50/50 Safety Shoe voucher - $250  Prescription Safety Glasses – Reimbursement of $125
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)  Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT -City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.  Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program):an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.  Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.  Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at  https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of FresnoAddress 2600 Fresno St., Personnel Services Department

Fresno, California, 93721 Phone559-621-6950
Website https://www.fresno.gov/