Temporary Park Maintenance Worker (Multiple Locations)

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 Riverside and Temecula.

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.

Riverside Option
This position will conduct vegetation management under the direction of the Natural Resources Manager and Ranger Supervisor at Cal Fire Grant specific locations in Riverside County and Open-Space properties.

Work will include weed abatement, mowing of habitat management units, weed whipping roadsides, restoration (invasive plant removal, seed and cutting collection, and planting), etc.

Work schedule : Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm.

Temecula Option

Open-Space PMW: https://vimeo.com/898456390/b46ba91bc2?share=copy

This position will conduct vegetation management under the direction of the Reserve Manager and Reserve Ranger at the Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve.

Work will include weed abatement, mowing of habitat management units, weed whipping roadsides, restoration (invasive plant removal, seed and cutting collection, and planting), etc.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.

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TAP Benefits:
TAP Benefits( May include but not limited to)
• 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.Experience: Two years of performing grounds or build...