Park Maintenance Worker - Parks (Lake Skinner)

County of Riverside•Temecula, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside’s Regional Park and Open-Space District is hiring a Park Maintenance Worker to support park operations at Lake Skinner in Temecula. An eligible-candidate list will be established for current and future vacancies throughout Riverside County. The role maintains and enhances District parks and public areas through routine and semi-skilled grounds, facility, equipment, and vehicle maintenance. Work includes landscape care; upkeep of campgrounds, picnic areas, and equestrian trails; cleaning and servicing public facilities; maintaining park amenities; operating trucks and tractors; and performing minor repairs and irrigation work. The employee may travel in a county vehicle throughout conserved wildlands in Riverside County. Uniforms will be provided. The position follows a 5/40 schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with weekends off. Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on department needs and special events.

Requirements

Option I: Two years of experience in any combination of grounds or building maintenance and repair, debris removal, ranch work, plumbing, carpentry, metal fabrication, electrical work, heating and cooling, landscape gardening including irrigation, habitat restoration, light-to-medium-duty tractor maintenance, or farming.
Option II: Two years of experience as a Park Attendant with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District.
A valid Class C California driver’s license is required at the time of application.
Knowledge of common maintenance tools, equipment, and materials, and basic vehicle preventive maintenance techniques.
Ability to perform routine grounds, building, equipment, and vehicle preventive maintenance and repair; operate equipment; and learn maintenance and minor-construction procedures and safety techniques.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and write simple reports.
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the general public.
Ability to hike, bend, kneel, climb, use hand and power tools, and lift and carry heavy materials and maintenance equipment, tools, and supplies.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather and on uneven terrain, with possible exposure to chemicals, high-noise machinery, wild and domestic animals, hazardous plants, and strong natural odors.
College-level coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one year of Option I experience, at 30 semester or 45 quarter units per year of full-time experience.

Nice To Haves

Qualified Applicator License.
Significant experience in residential building maintenance, electrical work, or carpentry.
Experience in residential building maintenance and minor repair work.
Basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to operate maintenance equipment, and commitment to safety and public service.

Responsibilities

Mow, rake, clean, fertilize, and water park areas; remove brush, weeds, trash, and debris; maintain camp and picnic areas and equestrian trails; and plant and maintain trees.
Remove dead trees and branches using chain saws and hand saws.
Move lake docks when water levels change.
Clean, sanitize, and service restrooms and other public facilities.
Clean, maintain, and build picnic tables, benches, camp stoves, fire pits, and similar park facilities; repair benches and playground equipment.
Operate trucks and tractors to haul trash, dirt, and rocks and to clear and level park areas and roadways.
Perform minor plumbing, electrical, welding, and carpentry repairs, including work on faucets, sprinkler heads, drains, switches, lights, windows, and other park facilities.
Cut and lay pipe to maintain and repair irrigation systems; paint buildings and equipment; lay bricks and rocks for retaining walls and drinking fountains; and fabricate gates.
Maintain vehicles and perform minor vehicle repairs and preventive maintenance.
Install, repair, and maintain fencing, gates, property barriers, and signage.
Read and follow written instructions, write simple reports, operate maintenance equipment safely, and deal courteously and tactfully with the public.