Job Details

Job Opportunity

Apply now for the Summer 2026 season! The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Camp Maintenance Mechanic (Non-Career Intermittent) in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to keep our camps running smoothly by performing both routine and heavy, physical work in the construction, maintenance, repair and cleaning of camp facilities. You'll operate a variety of hand and power tools to perform preventive maintenance and repair.

Our two overnight camps are located near South Lake Tahoe and Yosemite.

See the full job class specification here: governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/1423222

Minimum Qualifications

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: equivalent to graduation from high school, and one (1) year of experience in construction and maintenance. State of California Drinking Water Treatment Certifications (Grade 1 or 2) desirable. Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial (Class C) driver's license, and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on off-hour shifts in emergency situations.

Application Process

Applications must be received by Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT and must include a completed application, and responses to any supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. If you do not answer the supplemental questions accurately you will be automatically disqualified. Applications are available in alternative formats upon request to ...@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

Exam Process

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to: application review for minimum qualifications (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date) and review of supplemental questionnaire. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to ...@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.

Pre-Employment Process

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Disaster Service Worker: All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.