Park Maintenance Worker

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 is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker - Parks to support operations and maintenance on conserved wildlands in Hemet location and throughout Western Riverside County.

The Park Maintenance Worker plays a key role in maintaining the safety, access, and ecological health of protected natural areas and will be responsible for a variety of field maintenance tasks, including the construction, installation, and repair of fences and gates, often in remote or rugged terrain.

The role also involves vegetation management through string-trimming, tractor mowing, and herbicide application.

Additional duties include assisting with the installation and ongoing maintenance of habitat restoration projects, grading and maintaining dirt roads using tractors, cleaning up trash and illegal dumping, dismantling homeless encampments, and supporting enforcement activities related to code compliance, off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, and illegal dumping in cooperation with other agencies.

Competitive candidates will have:


* Ranching or military experience


* A Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator License (QAL) for herbicide application


* Operate heavy equipment


* A valid Class A Driver's License


* Basic vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance techniques


* Proficiency in welding


* Strong map reading, GPS navigation, and digital mapping skills


* Basic computer literacy, including email and tools like Google Earth and Field Maps


* Coursework in Fire Science, Conservation, Biology, or Environmental Science

Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off), 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Overtime, holiday, and evening shifts are required as needed by the department.

Schedules may vary depending on department needs.



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* Uniforms are provided

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

The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks is distinguished from the Grounds Worker classification by the former's assignment of skilled and semi-skilled work.

The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks is distinguished from the Grounds Worker classification by the former's assignment of skilled and semi-skilled work.

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.

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