Maintenance Worker - Urban Forestry bei City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA

About the Department

Position Duties

PARKS
 

• You want to learn more about tree care and landscape maintenance.
• You are eager to grow your skills in public works maintenance and arboriculture.
• You would rather be working outdoors in the fresh air and not stuck behind a desk.
• You like being part of a team that takes pride in improving their community. 
• You have the ability to work nights, weekends and rotating shifts.

• Working alongside the forestry crew to keep public spaces clean, safe and beautiful
• Assisting in planting, pruning and maintaining trees throughout the City of RC.
• Operating and maintaining hand tools, power tools, light and heavy equipment.
• Supporting the maintenance of landscaped areas, parks, paseos and medians in the City.
• Learning industry best practices and safety procedures while working in the field.

• You want to work with a positive and knowledgeable team of co-workers.
• You take pride in your work and have a desire to help others.
• You want to make a significant contribution to the community you serve.
• You appreciate access to elite equipment and always having the right tool for the right job.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of experience in construction or maintenance work or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of methods, common tools and equipment used in public works construction and maintenance work, basic safety precautions and procedures.  Ability to perform skilled and unskilled maintenance work; operate and perform routine maintenance and servicing of a variety of power-driven equipment and power tools; understand and follow verbal and written instructions; work safely and efficiently with others and assist in the training of less experienced workers; deal tactfully with the public.
 
Special Requirements:
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Other Qualifications

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to apply online at www.cityofrc.us. The closing date is 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 18, 2025, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
 
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.  Resumes may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain, candidates, until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City.  The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.
 
Successful candidate will be required to:

• Complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America; and
• Provide proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable; and
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam and drug/alcohol screening,
• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.