MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Department of Parks & Recreation · San Luis Obispo County

Salary: $5,422 – $6,499 per month

Closes: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties MAINTENANCE MECHANIC– SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT / HEARST CASTLE HILLTOP / SAN SIMEON, CA Post & Bid: This classification is subject to the Post and Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU12/13 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire. The reporting location for this position is the Water Department office located at the Hearst Castle hilltop maintenance complex in San Simeon CA. This position will work under the general direction of the Park Maintenance Chief III. With direction in daily activities from the Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor, the incumbent will work primarily in the maintenance and repair of pools, water reservoirs and water treatment plant equipment. Working conditions may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke and/or loud noises. Possession of a valid class C drivers license is required. The work schedule for this position is Thursday through Monday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM. The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962. State Housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Blake Thorin at 805-458-1650 or Blake.Thorin@parks.ca.gov. This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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 Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared 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.
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Job Description and Duties

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC– SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT / HEARST CASTLE HILLTOP / SAN SIMEON, CA

Post & Bid: This classification is subject to the Post and Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU12/13 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

The reporting location for this position is the Water Department office located at the Hearst Castle hilltop maintenance complex in San Simeon CA. This position will work under the general direction of the Park Maintenance Chief III.

With direction in daily activities from the Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor, the incumbent will work primarily in the maintenance and repair of pools, water reservoirs and water treatment plant equipment. Working conditions may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke and/or loud noises.
Possession of a valid class C drivers license is required.

The work schedule for this position is Thursday through Monday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962.


State Housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Blake Thorin at 805-458-1650 or Blake.Thorin@parks.ca.gov.


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

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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 Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared 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.

About this opportunity

Salary context

The annualized midpoint for this posting is $71,526. That is $2,657 below the $74,183 median among 9 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.

More jobs at this employer

Department of Parks & Recreation currently has 68 other open positions in this database.

Regional hiring context

There are 50 current state openings in San Luis Obispo County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 1 day, on November 5, 2026.

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Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 23, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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