Parks and Grounds Worker/Senior - Irrigation

Parks and Grounds Worker/Senior - IrrigationPrint (ApplyParks and Grounds Worker/Senior - IrrigationSalary$54,168.00 - $72,180.00 AnnuallyLocationWest Sacramento, CAJob TypeRegular Full TimeJob Number2026-00006DepartmentPARKS & RECREATIONDivisionPARKS/RECREATION-PARK MAINTOpening Date02/16/2026Closing Date3/17/2026 11:59 PM PacificBargaining UnitLOCAL 39 Description Benefits Questions Located in the heart of Northern California, West Sacramento is a thriving, centrally positioned city recognized as a regional leader and an emerging hub for commerce and development. The West Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a strong, connected community where pride, purpose, and care come together to create inclusive spaces that celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging.This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team committed to our mission: “Parks Make Life Better.” If you're passionate about community service, innovation, and making a lasting impact, we welcome you to join our team.The Parks and Grounds Worker/Senior position reports to the Parks Superintendent and Chief Parks and Grounds Workers. This position will serve a key role in daily operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the City’s irrigation systems within parks, sports fields, and landscaped public areas. This includes working with a variety of irrigation technologies such as smart controls, pump systems, backflow prevention devices, valves, and underground piping. This position also supports general park maintenance tasks as needed and collaborates with other City departments, contractors, and community groups to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of irrigation services.The daily work of this position requires an individual who is a self-starter, can work both independently and cooperatively, has good communication skills, and above all possesses a great attitude. Regular interaction with the public is to be expected, all while representing the Parks & Recreation Department and the City in the most professional manner.This position works daily on the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of irrigation systems within City parks, sports fields, and landscaped areas. While reporting directly to the Irrigation Chief and other supervisors in the Parks Division, The Parks and Grounds Worker is also expected to coordinate and communicate with other City departments, contractors and relevant groups. The role requires a self-motivated individual, who demonstrates strong problem-solving and communication skills, and maintains a positive, professional attitude. Regular interaction with the public is expected, and the individual must represent the Parks and Recreation Department and the City with professionalism and courtesy at all times.Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in irrigation system maintenance and repair, including the operation and troubleshooting of controllers, valves, piping, and pump systems. Additional preferred experience includes operation of parks maintenance equipment and vehicles, landscape and turf care, pesticide and fertilizer applications, sports field maintenance, and cleanup of public spaces. Relevant experience may come from prior employment or any hands-on work involving irrigation systems, equipment maintenance or parks/grounds/landscape related responsibilities.Certifications and licenses highly desired for this position include, but are not limited to, Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor, Certified Backflow Prevention Tester, Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) Certified Arborist, Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Certified Applicator License or Certified Applicator Certificate (QAL or QAC), CPR/First Aid Certification, and OSHA 10/40. Additional certifications relevant to parks, grounds, grounds, turf, and tree maintenance are also valued.DEFINITION: Performs general and varied grounds and park facilities mainte­nance and gardening work. Parks and Grounds Worker is the entry level in the Park Maintenance worker series. Positions allocated to this level are assigned the more routine, unskilled, semi-skilled and manual labor duties, working under immediate direction. Incumbents are normally considered to be in a training status. Senior Parks and Ground Worker is the journey level class in the series working under general direction. Positions allocated to this level are assigned skilled and semi-skilled duties related to grounds care and development, work independently, and serve as a lead worker in training and directing others. Advancement to the Senior Parks and Grounds Worker level shall occur after satisfactorily performing the duties of a Parks and Grounds Worker for two (2) years. Satisfactory performance means an overall satisfactory or higher rating on the performance evaluation during the last evaluation period. An employee may advance to the Senior Parks and Grounds Worker in less than two (2) years if the employee's performance is noted as exceptional by the Department Head and the employee is recommended for early advancement by the Department Head.ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Essential Functions: Mows lawns; edges around walks, flower beds, walls, fences and related grounds areas; trims and prunes shrubs, hedges, and trees; hoes, weeds and rakes lawns; picks up paper and trash; waters various grounds areas by hand or by operating the sprinkler system; plants lawns, trees, flowers and shrubs; assists in installing and repairing sprinkler system; cleans and maintains parks' facilities, restrooms and picnic areas; installs picnic areas, and barriers; minor building repair and painting; operates power lawn mowers, tractor mowers, trucks and related equipment; utilizes air purifying respirators during the application of certain chemicals.Marginal Functions: Services and makes minor repairs to equipment; may assist with other public work installations; the Senior Parks and Grounds Worker may serve in the absence of the Chief Parks & Grounds Worker as assigned; performs other duties and responsibilities as required.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Parks and Grounds Worker: Six (6) months performing grounds maintenance duties. Senior Parks and Grounds Worker: Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Parks and Grounds Worker with the City of West Sacramento. An additional one (1) year of experience may be substituted for the educational requirement for both the Park Maintenance Worker and Senior Park Maintenance Worker.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license; may be required to obtain current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Multi-Media and/or Standard First Aid certificate within twelve (12) months of employment.SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Ability to wear and use air purifying respirators as regulated by Cal/OSHA.WORKING CONDITIONS: Travel from site to site; some exposure to dust and noise; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing; may work at heights; work in inclement weather conditions.An applicant who qualifies for veterans’ preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list. Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans’ preference shall apply and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration. The exercise of veterans’ preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable).Join the City of West Sacramento and unlock a world of exceptional benefits! We invite you to explore our comprehensive benefits package, tailored to support your well-being and professional growth. Click the link below to access a detailed summary of the rich benefits offered for your desired position. At the City of West Sacramento, we go above and beyond to show our appreciation for our dedicated employees.Our benefits package includes not just the essentials, but also unique perks that set us apart. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with pet insurance for your furry family members. Stay fit and healthy with our discounted gym memberships. Take advantage of our voluntary benefits that allow you to customize your coverage to fit your lifestyle. And when life gets challenging, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Concern is here to support you with confidential counseling, work-life resources, and 24/7 support for personal and professional matters.By joining our team, you're not just starting a job – you're embarking on a rewarding career path in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Experience the difference of working for an employer who truly values your contributions and well-being. Discover why the City of West Sacramento is the ideal place to grow your career and enrich your life. Click below to learn more about the benefits waiting for you!Local 39 Benefit Summary (01To be considered for the position, all candidates are required to complete and submit the required supplemental questionnaire with their application and resume. Failure to submit the completed supplemental questionnaire and application and resume will disqualify you from further consideration in the selection process used to fill these positions. The answers to the questions below will be evaluated along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "education" and "work experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization to facilitate the screening process. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing the supplemental questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation will negatively affect your evaluation. Do you understand these instructions? Yes No 02Please describe your experience with irrigation maintenance, repair, and irrigation management. If no experience, type N/A.03Please describe your experience with irrigation software and management platforms (i.e. Central Control Systems). If no experience, type N/A.04Please describe your experience with water management in plant species, while adhering to regulatory limits such as drought restrictions, in addition to meeting the comprehensive needs of highly conditioned sports fields. If no experience, type N/A.05Please describe your experience with the operations, maintenance and repairs of aquatics facilities including, but not limited to, swimming pools, splash parks, spray grounds, misting/cooling stations, etc. If no experience, type N/A.06I certify that the statements made in this Supplemental Questionnaire are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith by me. I understand that any misrepresentation and/or falsification of my answers may result in my application being ineligible for this recruitment process. Yes No Required QuestionEmployerCity of West SacramentoAddress1110 West Capitol Ave 3rd Floor West Sacramento, California, 95691Phone(916) 617-4567WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email address Verify Email

Created: 2026-03-04