Park Maintenance Worker - Parks

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District has an opportunity for one Park Maintenance Worker - Parks for the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Land Management division.

The position is based out of: 43101 Cactus Valley Road. Hemet, Ca, 92544

The Parks Maintenance Worker with the MSHCP team is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance duties in a wildlands setting including performing string trimmer and tractor mowing weed abatement; clean up of illegally dumped refuse, unhoused encampments, and trespass cannabis grow sites; fabricating, installing, and repairing gates and fence lines; weeding and assisting with habitat restoration projects; and doing other maintenance related tasks as they arise such as road grading, graffiti removal, and equipment repair and maintenance.

The selected candidate will ideally possess experience using and maintaining a wide range of electric and gas-powered hand tools such as string trimmers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, augers, water pumps, drills, saws, grinders, and experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment. Previous course work in Biology or Ecology, and experience with habitat restoration, pesticide application, handling HAZMAT is a plus.

Uniforms will be provided.
This position follows a 9/80 schedule with Saturday's, Sunday's, and every other Friday off.

Competitive candidates will possess experience with:

• Habitat restoration
• Welding experience for fencing repairs
• Roadwork maintenance
• Coursework in Ecology or Biology
• Commercial Driver license Class A
• Operating tractors
• Experience with handling hazardous waste such as ABOP (Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil, & Paint) materials

The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks is the first professional level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. This classification is characterized by its primary function to the performance of buildings and grounds maintenance duties. Incumbents may occasionally perform public contact duties such as answering questions of park users regarding District facilities and informing users of park rules and regulations.

The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks is distinguished from the Grounds Worker classification by the former's assignment of skilled and semi-skilled work.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs. Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.• Maintain District facilities by mowing, raking, cleaning, fertilizing, and watering park areas; maintain and improve camp and picnic areas by removing brush, weeds and other materials; clear and maintain equestrian trails; remove dead trees and branches by using chain and hand saws; plant and maintain trees; remove trash and debris from areas of responsibility.

• Move docks on lakes when water level changes; clean, sanitize and service restrooms and other public facilities; clean, maintain and build picnic tables, benches, camp stoves, fire pits, and similar park facilities.

• Operate a variety of trucks and tractors in hauling trash, dirt and rocks, and in clearing and leveling park areas and roadways.

• Perform minor plumbing, electrical, welding, and carpentry work such as repairing faucets and sprinkler heads, replacing washers, unclogging drains, repairing electrical wall switches and ceiling lights, repairing benches and playground equipment, and replacing broken windows; perform semi-skilled maintenance work in cutting and laying pipe for the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, painting buildings and equipment, laying bricks and rocks for retaining walls and drinking fountains, and gate fabrication.

• Maintain and perform minor repairs on vehicles.

• Install, repair and maintain fencing, gates, property barriers, and signage. License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of application. The incumbent will be required to drive a county vehicle to and from park facilities as well as within the park.

OPTION IExperience: Two years of performing any combination of the following: grounds or building maintenance and repair, debris removal, ranch work, plumbing, carpentry, metal fabrication, electrical, heating and cooling, landscape gardening including irrigation, habitat restoration, light to medium duty tractor maintenance, farming. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)

OPTION IIExperience: Two years as a Park Attendant with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District.

ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: Common tools, equipment and materials used in maintenance work; basic vehicle preventive maintenance techniques.
Ability to: Read and follow written instructions and write simple reports; perform a variety of routine grounds, building, equipment, and vehicle preventive maintenance and repair; operate equipment and learn procedures and safety techniques used in performing maintenance and minor construction projects; deal courteously and tactfully with the general public.

Physical Requirement s: Candidates may be exposed to wildlife. Walking long distances to cover grounds, bending, squatting and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to work outdoors in any type of weather. Summer heat can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and winter can be as low as 25-degree Fahrenheit. The position requires moving heavy materials such as trash bags, concrete bags, grass seed bags or other materials and supplies related to the maintenance of park facilities. The selected candidate must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Application Status: How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com, click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on “Applications & Status.”

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For questions regarding this recruitment:

Please contact Valeria Ramirez at 951-955-1943 or varamirez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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