The Presidio Trust is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker I who will support the Park Maintenance Department. The Presidio Trust is an innovative federal agency that stewards and shares the history, beauty, and wonder of the Presidio for everyone to enjoy forever. The ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the Presidio was once a military post under three flags. Today, it is a surprising national park site spanning 1,500 acres at the Golden Gate. Its rare natural habits, inspiring views, and world-class trails are a local and global attraction. It is among the most biologically diverse parks in America and a popular destination with beaches, museums, restaurants, hotels, homes, and offices.
Reporting to the Park Maintenance Supervisor, the Park Maintenance Worker I under general supervision as a member of a crew, performs a wide range of duties related to routine maintenance on outdoor areas , including servicing of public trash and other waste receptacles, recycling, concrete and asphalt paving, roads, trails and sidewalk maintenance, compost production and equipment operation, and other minor repair items, including painting, carpentry, and site furnishings repair.
Our ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic and the skills and passion to help us.
This is a full-time position with benefits and starting salary of $31.78 per hour, based in the SF Bay Area. This position is included in a bargaining unit, specifically The Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 792, United Public Employees of California. Applications received by December 3, 2024, will receive first consideration.
Important Scheduling Note: The Park Maintenance Worker I must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, holidays, and extended hours related to special events, as well as varying tours April through September to ensure coverage through the early evening.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining the scheduled pick up of all public trash and other waste receptacles throughout the park.
Perform roadside trash removal parkwide.
Maintain park areas including picnic areas, trails, roadsides, playgrounds, camp sites, park furnishings, walks and patios.
Perform minor carpentry jobs and other minor repair items, including painting, and general repair.
Keep accurate records of quantities of trash and recyclables.
Assist the park-wide zero waste initiatives.
Recommend and utilize skills to reduce landfill waste and increase separation of recyclable materials.
Operate a variety of power tools and equipment, dump trucks and utility vehicles in a safe and professional manner.
Assist Roads & Trails crew with maintenance of roads & trails consisting of a variety of surfaces.
Maintain shop area, storage yards, supplies and equipment in a professional manner.
Provide traffic control assistance as needed.
Documents work and completes assigned work orders.
May explain tasks, assists in training, and provide direction to employees or volunteers.
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two (2) years’ experience in a park environment
Valid CA Driver’s License, commercial license a plus.
Valid HazWoper Certification (within 120 days of hire), minimum 40-hour certification required.
Familiar with solid waste and HazMat storage and disposal procedures.
Flagger/Traffic Awareness Certification, within one year.
Ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends and holidays in addition to normally scheduled work hours.
Ability to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to follow established PPE protection protocols and safe work practices.
Working conditions require frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions; occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; hazardous materials, and bodily fluids.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, holidays, extended hours due to special events, as well as varying tours April through September to ensure coverage until sunset.
Desired Qualifications
Good Judgement
Experience interacting with the public
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
A passion for the mission and values of the Presidio Trust.
Background Check
This position is subject to an employment background check which shall consist of a review of applicable county, state and Federal criminal and civil records, state bankruptcy indexes, driver’s license, education, and employment history. An individual’s granting of a background check and resulting report is voluntary. However, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment background check. The Presidio Trust may refuse to hire an individual, may rescind an offer of employment to an individual, or may review and terminate the employment of a current employee not successfully completing the background check. The Presidio Trust follows the Fair Chance Act. To learn more, visit www.presidio.gov/about/presidio-trust/the-fair-chance-act.
The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. Guided by our values of service, inclusiveness, stewardship, responsibility, and sustainability, we are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into all elements of our work. To learn more, visit www.presidio.gov/about/presidio-trust/careers.
