Temporary Park Maintenance Worker - Jurupa Valley

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary Park Maintenance Worker to provide support to the Parks Department in Jurupa Valley.

Duties include construction, instillation and repairs of fences and gates.

Conducting string-trimmer, weed abatement; trash, dumping, and homeless encampment cleanup; work with other agencies for Code, OHV, and illegal Dumping enforcement; provide assistance in emergency situations; answer public inquiries and complaints concerning reserve
operations and maintenance weed abatement, mowing of habitat management units, weed whipping roadsides, restoration (invasive plant removal, seed, and cutting collection, and planting), etc.

Incumbents will be exposed to extreme hot, cold, and wet weather for long periods of time.

The position requires extensive hiking, prolonged kneeling/bending, ability to lift or carry 60 pounds or more, and move or manipulate objects/equipment.

Due to the area of work and where it is being conducted, incumbents may potentially be exposed to living and dead wild and domestic animals and noxious plants including: rattlesnakes, bees/wasps, mountain lions, dogs, poison oak, and stinging nettle.

PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHED BROCHURE FOR MORE DETAILS.
SARB PMW - Brochure (1).pdf

Work schedule for the Jurupa Valley location: Monday- Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

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TAP Benefits: https://www.rc-hr.com/Find-A-Job/Job-Searching/Temporary-Medical-Assignment-Program/TAP-Benefits

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintain park 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 lake and shore areas.

• 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, 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, and laying bricks and rocks for retaining walls and drinking fountains.

• Maintain and perform minor repairs on vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Two years of performing grounds or building maintenance and repair, landscape gardeni...