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 two opportunities for Park Maintenance Worker - Parks; one will be assigned to the Santa Anna River Bottom (SARB) team and the other will be assigned to the Trails team, located within Riverside County.

The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks is a first professional level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position.

This classification is characterized by having as its primary function the performance of buildings and grounds maintenance duties.

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.

The duties for this position include participating in encampment cleanups, removing trash, debris, hypodermic needles, and hazardous waste.

The Park Maintenance Worker will also assist with graffiti removal, posting signage, and repairing fence lines.

Additional responsibilities include performing maintenance and minor repairs on small to heavy equipment, such as track loaders.

Within this role, candidate may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, including prolonged periods of heat, cold, and wetness.

They may also encounter both living and deceased wild and domestic animals, such as rattlesnakes, bees, wasps, wild boars, mountain lions, and dogs.

Additionally, exposure to noxious plants, including poison oak and stinging nettle, is possible.

Competitive candidates will have experience with trailer operations and outdoor maintenance, such as landscaping.

Experience with track loaders is highly desired.

Class A Driver's License is preferred.

Work Schedule:

The position follows a 5/40 schedule with daily shifts from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and weekends off; occasional weekend, holiday, or evening work may be required based on departmental 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.

• Move docks on lakes when water level changes; clean, sanitize, and service rest...