1 MAINTENANCE III – PARKS & GROUNDS
Bargaining Unit: SEIU
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Class Code: 3077
Created/Updated: 1/23/2026
DEFINITION:
Under general direction of the Public Works Grounds Supervisor, incumbents in this classification organizes, assigns, and leads the work of technical, maintenance, temporary employees, and contract personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of landscaped areas and City parks and related facilities; performs technical duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems and landscaped and parks areas and related facilities; and performs related duties as assigned. Monitors contracts to ensure work completion meets contract requirements; trains and supervises assigned staff; participates in the work of all maintenance crews; and performs other related duties as assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:
The Maintenance III classification represents the lead-level within the Parks and Grounds Maintenance class series. Incumbents are expected to be fully competent in all major maintenance functions and can independently perform assignments.
Incumbents perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, including providing direction to Maintenance II Crew Leads, lower-level Maintenance I staff and performing specialized technical duties.
Incumbents within this class are distinguished from the other classifications within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, difficulty and complexity of work performed, and its wide range of supervisory responsibilities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):
• Directs, provides training and supervision, and participates in the work of landscape and park maintenance crews engaged in planting, pruning, mowing, fertilizing, and general grounds maintenance.
• Performs and oversees the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of irrigation systems, including sprinkler heads, valves, controllers, pumps, pressure regulators, backflow prevention devices, and associated low-voltage wiring.
• Performs the most complex and technical landscape maintenance tasks and resolves difficult operational problems using independent judgment. • Inspect landscaped areas, parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, medians, bike paths, and related facilities to ensure safe, attractive, and orderly conditions. • Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in accordance with regulations and safety standards, monitors vegetation health and pest conditions. • Conduct morning briefings when Grounds Supervisor is not available. 2 • Trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff; provides instruction on work methods, equipment use, and safety practices.
• Schedules, prioritizes, and coordinates the work of staff and contractors to ensure timely completion of maintenance and improvement projects. • Monitors contracted landscape work; inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Reviews plans for in-house and contracted landscape projects; recommends modifications as appropriate.
• Estimates labor, material, and equipment needs; selects materials; and ensures availability of supplies and tools.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment such as tractors and backhoes in a safe and efficient manner.
• Enforces safety regulations and safe work practices; conducts safety training and ensures proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Coordinates landscape and park maintenance activities with other departments, divisions, and external agencies as required.
• Maintains records and prepares reports related to work activities, inspections, equipment maintenance.
• Responds to and resolves public inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by coursework in horticulture, supervision, or related field.
Four years of journey level landscape maintenance, and landscape experience. Lead and supervisory experience are highly desirable.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
An ISA Certified Arborist certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire. 3 Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate issued by the State of California, and/or Backflow Tester certificate issued by the American Water Works Association are all desirable.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge Of:
• Principles, methods, tools, and equipment used in landscape and park maintenance and construction.
• Horticulture practices, including planting, pruning, fertilization, and pest control.
• Safe operation and maintenance of tools, heavy equipment and chemicals. • Supervisory principles and practices, including participating in the hiring process, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, and providing recommendations regarding personnel matters.
• Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, maps, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
Ability To:
• Perform the full range of skilled and complex landscape and park maintenance tasks and identify landscape problems and determine appropriate corrective actions independently.
• Enforce safety rules and promote safe work practices among staff. • Communicate clearly, courteously and effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, supervisors, contractors, and the public.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Union City is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Union City will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Positions in this class must have the physical ability to bend, pull, push, lift crawl, stoop, kneel, climb and carry up to 50 pounds.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime; be available on call as required; wear a uniform and appropriate safety equipment; and attend workshops and classes during work and non work hours as required.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
4 Incumbents work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, inclement weather conditions including cold and hot temperatures, road hazards, vibration, confining workspaces, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Incumbents may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Travel: Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.