SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL) – SANTA CRUZ DISTRICT / ROADS AND TRAILS / HENRY COWELL REDWOODS STATE PARK “Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).” The reporting location for this position is the maintenance yard at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton. This position will work under the direction of permanent staff and a Park Maintenance Chief. Senior Maintenance Aides (SMA) perform a variety of trail maintenance activities including brushing, down tree removal, tread reconstruction, drainage and culvert maintenance. Under direct supervision position will assist with construction of bridges, retaining walls, steps, safety railings, and drainage structures. SMA must be able to work well in a crew setting and work in remote locations during hot and inclement weather. Position may also work as a ground support (swamper) for heavy equipment operators. Experience in trail maintenance, construction or grounds keeping work is desired but not required. This Position is required to camp on projects throughout the Santa Cruz District and works a spike schedule; Wednesday to Wednesday, work holidays, and wear a park uniform.The incumbent’s work schedule will be from Wednesday to Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible. The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment. Possession of a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class and a safe driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles within 60 days prior to appointment. (A safe driving record is one free from convictions in the past two years for repeated moving violations or a single serious violation, such as drunk driving or reckless driving.) State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Matt Weil at (831) 295-1987 or at matthew.weil@parks.ca.gov. 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 Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. 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.)