Job Description

Monthly Salary Range

$4,575 – $5,564/month

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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Special 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

How To Apply

• APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. to apply.
• For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view Instruction Guide on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance.
• Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. All correspondence regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail.
• All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application.
• Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis.
• Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
• It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.
• Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Benefits

• Healthcare Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off