Park Aide (Temporary, Part-Time)

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Location : Folsom, CA
Job Type: Temporary Part Time
Job Number: 26-00023
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Temporary
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
Closing Date: 5/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition
Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be additionally attached. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

The Folsom Parks & Recreation Department is currently recruiting for multiple Park Aides (Temporary, Part-Time) positions to join the Park Maintenance Division.

The part-time Park Aide performs a variety of semi to moderately skilled maintenance work and receives immediate supervision from assigned personnel. This employee should be self-motivated, detailed oriented, able to follow direction, have the ability to work independently and observe safe work practices.

Schedule

• Duration: position is ongoing as long as needed and supported by the budget.
• Sunday - Thursday 7:00am - 1:00pm or Tuesday - Saturday 7:00am - 1:00pm.

Pay & Benefits

• Non-exempt, hourly, part-time.
• Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
• Part-time positions are hourly and not eligible for benefits, and are limited to working 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). No full-time regular appointment will be made from this class.

Note: Unfortunately current active CalPERS members are ineligible for employment with part-time positions.

For questions: please contact Facilities Maintenance Manager Chris O'Keefe at
Examples of Essential Duties
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Landscape and hardscape maintenance of the Folsom Historic District.
• Tree/weed/brush removals and use of chipper (as part of a team)
• Litter pick up
• Vandalism/graffiti abatement
• Minor maintenance and repair tasks (i.e. changing a lock, replacing damaged electrical covers, painting a fence, replacing damaged posts and bollards)
• Landscape maintenance (i.e. pruning a shrub/tree, stake removal, leaf blowing/pick-up)
• Custodial duties such as cleaning of park restrooms, sweeping, and trash replacement
• Minor repairs to irrigation
• Other related duties as assigned.

Park aides will have interaction with the public and in doing so, represent the Department as well as the City.

Employment Standards
NOTE: The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed below are related to job duties as defined under "Examples of Essential Duties."

Knowledge of:

• Practices and methods of basic landscaping and maintenance principles.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation and water collection and diversion techniques.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Safety practices and principles of maintenance tools and machinery.
• Customer service principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Willing to work independently, weekends, and outdoors in ALL weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
• Understand and perform field maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrate enthusiastic, positive energy.
• Communicate well orally and in writing
• Be organized, self-motivated, prioritize and pace duties and tasks.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

High school graduate or equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.

Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Landscape or maintenance experience preferred.

License, Certification, Registration Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Drivers License by date of hire.
The successful candidate is made a conditional offer subject to a background check, which requires DOJ fingerprint clearance and a pre-employment physical, including screening for drug and alcohol use.
Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a typical outdoor environment on a year-round basis. (1) Mobility: frequent performance of heavy manual labor, frequent standing, walking, or driving; frequent climbing, reaching, bending, stooping, crawling, and squatting. (2) Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 100 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, reaching, hand/shoulder/elbow movements. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent coworker and public contact; frequent working alone and independent. (7) Environment: frequent exposure to outside elements (sun, wind, rain); loud noise, traffic, fumes, and other environmental substances.
Schedule is limited to no more than 999 hours per fiscal year. Temporary, hourly positions are not eligible for benefits.
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These supplemental questions are an important first step in our screening process. Failure to provide complete responses may result in your application not being considered. In addition, the successful candidate is made a conditional offer subject to background check, which requires DOJ fingerprint clearance and a pre-employment physical, including screening for drug and alcohol use. By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above information.

• I have read and understood background and screening process.

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The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. By checking the box below, you acknowledge your understanding of salary paid for this position.

• I acknowledge understanding of salary paid for this position.

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Are you in a familial, cohabitant, or amorous relationship with any current employee of the City of Folsom? Examples of these relationships include: spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild. Relations may be by blood, marriage, adoption, or domestic partnership, including in-law, step- and half-relationships. (If yes, please answer the next question.)

• Yes
• No

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Please list name of relative, relationship and department that your relative works in. (If not applicable, please type N/A)
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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Did not complete high school or GED
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

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Briefly explain why you are interested in working for the City of Folsom's Parks & Recreation Department as a part-time Park Aide.
Required Question