Park Maintenance Worker- Parks (Lake Skinner)

ABOUT THE POSITION

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 a Park Maintenance Worker- Parks to service the Lake Skinner Recreation Area in Temecula .

(Temecula is approximately 30 miles southwest of Riverside, about 85 miles north of San Diego, and 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles.) The Lake Skinner Recreation Area offers visitors recreational opportunities, including camping, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and fishing.

Park Maintenance Worker - Parks duties include maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of County Parks facilities, such as restrooms, offices, and the maintenance shop, as well as park grounds, including campsites, trails, and open-space areas.

In addition, Park Maintenance Worker - Parks are responsible for performing maintenance repairs and improvements involving a variety of semi-skilled trades, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs, painting, and small engine repair/operation.

Additional responsibilities include operating and performing preventive maintenance on heavy equipment such as tractors, power mowers, front-end loaders, backhoes, chainsaws, aerators, spray rigs, hedgers, augers, jackhammers, and other equipment.

Competitive candidates will possess a strong background and hands-on experience in plumbing and electrical systems, which is essential for diagnosing and addressing a variety of maintenance issues, and experience in operating heavy equipment, such as tractors and loaders.

Schedule: The schedule will vary depending on department needs and special events.

Flexibility to work weekends, some holidays, and occasionally special events in the evening is required.

Shifts: 5 days a week; 5:30 am - 2:00 pm and/or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with 2 consecutive weekdays off.

The Parks Maintenace Worker - Parks will be assigned to a set shift, which will be based on department needs.

Incumbents may occasionally perform public contact duties such as answering questions of park users regarding park facilities, and informing users of park rules and regulations.

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.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Maintain park facilities by installing, repairing, and replacing main water supply lines, backflow devices, sewer pipes, and plumbing inside buildings and throughout the campgrounds and day-use areas; repair and/or replace showers, toilets, and handwashing units throug...