Park Maintenance Worker - Parks - La Quinta

County of Riverside, CA•La Quinta, CA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker - Parks at Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park in La Quinta. The selected candidate will have a strong background in grounds maintenance, particularly in parks, campgrounds, or natural environments. This position is responsible for maintaining park facilities, grounds, and the lake environment by performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and improvement tasks. Duties include maintaining park grounds and campgrounds, repairing irrigation systems, operating light- to medium-duty equipment, and performing basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical work. The role also supports special event setup, installs and repairs signage and fencing, and ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations to keep the park safe, functional, and welcoming for visitors. Additional responsibilities may include public contact duties, such as answering questions from park users about facilities and informing visitors of park rules and regulations. The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks - Desert is the first professional level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. This classification is characterized by its primary function to the performance of buildings and grounds maintenance duties and is solely designated for use in the desert regions such as Blythe, La Quinta, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Coachella, and Indio. Incumbents may occasionally perform public contact duties such as answering questions of park users regarding District facilities and informing users of park rules and regulations. The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks - Desert is distinguished from the Grounds Worker classification by the former's assignment of skilled and semi-skilled work.

Requirements

Two years of performing any combination of the following: grounds or building maintenance and repair, debris removal, ranch work, plumbing, carpentry, metal fabrication, electrical, heating and cooling, landscape gardening including irrigation, habitat restoration, light to medium duty tractor maintenance, farming. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)
Two years as a Park Attendant with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District.
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of application. The incumbent will use a county vehicle to pick up materials away from the park.
Knowledge of: Common tools, equipment and materials used in maintenance work; basic vehicle preventive maintenance techniques.
Ability to: Read and follow written instructions and write simple reports; perform a variety of routine grounds, building, equipment, and vehicle preventive maintenance and repair; operate equipment and learn procedures and safety techniques used in performing maintenance and minor construction projects; deal courteously and tactfully with the general public.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of irrigation system maintenance and water-efficient landscape practice
Familiarity with campground operations and visitor service expectations
Experience providing quality customer service to park users
Ability to operate small and medium maintenance equipment (e.g., mower, tractors, loaders)
Skills in basic welding and fabrication for park improvement projects
Safe handling practices for chemicals, tools, and equipment
Computer skills (outlook and experience with centralized work order system)
Experience in plumbing and electrical repair
Experience maintaining splash pads or pool equipment
Leadership skills and the ability to mentor others

Responsibilities

Maintain District 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 areas of responsibility.
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, welding, 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, laying bricks and rocks for retaining walls and drinking fountains, and gate fabrication.
Maintain and perform minor repairs on vehicles.
Install, repair and maintain fencing, gates, property barriers, and signage.