Job Details
Parks Maintenance Worker I
2025-12-07 City Of Reno Reno,NV
Description:
The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.
Education:
**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by December 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to submit an online application include:the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.
If you are having difficulty logging into your profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-###-####.
Examination Process:Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of online assessments which include a Written Skills Test; along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessment once the recruitment has closed. This test will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete it online at their convenience during the designated testing window.
The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on December 21, 2025. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.
Subject areas that may be included on the online written skills test include:
General Landscaping and Maintenance
Customer Service
Workplace Safety
Driving and Direction
Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The
T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.
We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven't opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you've previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your profile.
Testing Accommodation:
We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:
Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):
In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:
This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.
Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.
Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) ###-#### or
The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.
Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.
01
Minimum Qualification Review
The following questions are a required part of your application for Parks Maintenance Worker I. Your answers will be used to assist the Civil Service Commission in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed on the job posting.
All information provided in your answers must be included for verification in the work experience section of your application and may be substantiated further by the City of Reno. Failure to provide a truthful response to all questions will be grounds for disqualification and you will not be considered further in the hiring process for this position.
By checking "I understand", you certify that you have read and agree to the above statement.
02
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
03
Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?
04
Provide a list of employers where you gained your qualifying paid work experience from the work experience section of your application. Include the name of the employer, your title, the amount of time you worked in the position (full-time equivalent), the work you performed and your level of responsibility.
This information must be provided in order to continue in the screening process, "See Resume" or "See Application" as a response may be grounds for disqualification.
05
Do you have a valid driver's license?
06
The routine duties of this position requires frequent cleaning and disinfecting of public restrooms and shelters. Are you able and willing to physically perform these required duties?
07
Training and Experience Evaluation
The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application. We will not score references such as "See Resume/Application" as a response.
Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?
08
Which of the following best describes your previous paid work experience cleaning and maintaining public facilities and restrooms?
09
Which of the following best describes your previous paid work experience performing grounds maintenance functions that included turf maintenance and sprinkler repair?
10
Which of the following best describes your previous paid work experience removing graffiti?
11
Which of the following best describes your previous paid work experience planting and maintaining flowerbeds, flowers and shrubs.
12
Select all of the following light duty grounds equipment you have at least six months of paid work experience operating on a routine basis.
13
How many years of work experience do you have driving a vehicle with a single axle trailer attached as a routine part of your overall responsibilities?
Required Question
Salary: $49,046.40 - $69,035.20 Annually
Location : City of Reno, NV
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 377125
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: 12/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The City of Reno has an exciting career opportunity waiting for you! We are recruiting for a Parks Maintenance Worker Ifor the Parks & Recreation Department. Hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur. APPLY TODAY!
The ideal candidate will have a background in grounds maintenance and some janitorial work. This position will assist in most routine park maintenance functions including restroom and shelter cleaning, trash removal, and basic landscaping and grounds maintenance.
This is an open competitive opportunity for all qualified applicants.
The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.
Examples of Essential Functions
- Clean and maintain facilities, restrooms and shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities, including parking lots, curbs and gutters.
- Perform a variety of basic grounds maintenance functions on City parks and related facilities including trimming, edging, weed removal, graffiti removal and grounds keeping duties.
- Perform routine, manual duties such as assisting with turf maintenance and repair of sprinkler heads and drip irrigation emitters; raking leaves, limbs and brush.
- Operate light duty grounds equipment including push mowers, gas powered: trimmers, edgers, blowers and snow removal equipment.
- Participate in planting and maintaining flower beds; prune and trim hedges, flowers and shrubs.
- Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
- Perform related duties as required.
The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of paid manual work in an outdoor environment, including six months of janitorial and grounds keeping or park maintenance experience.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by December 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to submit an online application include:the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.
If you are having difficulty logging into your profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-###-####.
Examination Process:Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of online assessments which include a Written Skills Test; along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:
- Written Skills Test = 70%
- Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 30%
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessment once the recruitment has closed. This test will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete it online at their convenience during the designated testing window.
The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on December 21, 2025. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.
Subject areas that may be included on the online written skills test include:
General Landscaping and Maintenance
Customer Service
Workplace Safety
Driving and Direction
Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The
T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.
- Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
- Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
- In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
- Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
- "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
- Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.
We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven't opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you've previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your profile.
Testing Accommodation:
We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:
Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):
In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:
- City of Reno classified employees who are veterans
- City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans
- City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans
This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.
Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.
Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) ###-#### or
The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.
Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.
01
Minimum Qualification Review
The following questions are a required part of your application for Parks Maintenance Worker I. Your answers will be used to assist the Civil Service Commission in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed on the job posting.
All information provided in your answers must be included for verification in the work experience section of your application and may be substantiated further by the City of Reno. Failure to provide a truthful response to all questions will be grounds for disqualification and you will not be considered further in the hiring process for this position.
By checking "I understand", you certify that you have read and agree to the above statement.
- I understand
02
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
03
Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?
- Less than one year of paid manual work experience in an outdoor environment.
- One year or more of paid manual work in an outdoor environment, including six months of janitorial and grounds keeping or park maintenance experience.
04
Provide a list of employers where you gained your qualifying paid work experience from the work experience section of your application. Include the name of the employer, your title, the amount of time you worked in the position (full-time equivalent), the work you performed and your level of responsibility.
This information must be provided in order to continue in the screening process, "See Resume" or "See Application" as a response may be grounds for disqualification.
05
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
06
The routine duties of this position requires frequent cleaning and disinfecting of public restrooms and shelters. Are you able and willing to physically perform these required duties?
- Yes
- No
07
Training and Experience Evaluation
The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application. We will not score references such as "See Resume/Application" as a response.
Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?
- Yes
- No
08
Which of the following best describes your previous paid work experience cleaning and maintaining public facilities and restrooms?
- I do not have any experience or training performing this work.
- I have received training but have not performed the work as part of a paid position.
- I have performed this work as part of a paid position for less than six months.
- I have performed this work as part of a paid position for at least six months but less than one year.
- I have performed this work as part of a paid position for at least one year or more.
09
Which of the following best describes your previous paid work experience performing grounds maintenance functions that included turf maintenance and sprinkler repair?
- I do not have any experience or training performing this work.
- I have received training but have not performed the work as part of a paid position.
- I have performed this work as part of a paid position for less than six months.
- I have performed this work as part of a paid position for at least six months but less than one year.
- I have performed this work as part of a paid position for at least one year or more.
10
Which of the following best describes your previous paid work experience removing graffiti?
- I do not have any experience or training performing this work.
- I have received training but have not performed the work as part of a paid position.
- I have performed this work as part of a paid position for less than six months.
- I have performed this work as part of a paid position for at least six months but less than one year.
- I have performed this work as part of a paid position for at least one year or more.
11
Which of the following best describes your previous paid work experience planting and maintaining flowerbeds, flowers and shrubs.
- I do not have any experience or training performing this work.
- I have received training but have not performed the work as part of a paid position.
- I have performed this work as part of a paid position for less than six months.
- I have performed this work as part of a paid position for at least six months but less than one year.
- I have performed this work as part of a paid position for at least one year or more.
12
Select all of the following light duty grounds equipment you have at least six months of paid work experience operating on a routine basis.
- Push mowers
- Gas powered mowers
- Trimmers
- Edgers
- Pressure washers
- Blowers
- Snow removal equipment
- None of the above
13
How many years of work experience do you have driving a vehicle with a single axle trailer attached as a routine part of your overall responsibilities?
- I do not have any experience working in this area
- Minimal, less than six months
- At least six months but less than one year
- At least one year but less than three years
- At least three years or more
Required Question