Park Maintenance Worker - Parks

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 who will conduct their duties across various parks in Riverside County.

Duties for this position will be performed independently or as part of a team, and will include the performance of maintenance and repair, involvingelectrical, plumbing, fabricating, welding, carpentry, and painting.Additionally, the Park Maintenance Worker will administer customer service to park attendees and manage the operation of vehicles.

Competitive candidates will have experience in a breadth of trades, such as electrical, plumbing, and welding.

Competitive candidates will also demonstrate versatility, problem-solving skills, and attention to details.

Additionally, experience with towing and maneuvering trailers and operating man lifts is highly desired.

The work schedule is 4/10, with weekends off.

Position may require candidate to work some weekends, depending on department need for events and/or emergencies; Daily shift will be from 6:00 am - 4:30 pm and is subject to change based on business needs.

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 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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