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 an opportunity for a Park Maintenance Worker to service the Rancho Jurupa Regional Park. The selected candidate will ensure park facilities are safe, clean, and fully operational by performing landscaping, trash removal, restroom upkeep, and general repairs. They will conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of playgrounds, irrigation systems, equipment, and building systems, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. The role also involves assisting with renovations, maintaining tools and equipment, responding promptly to maintenance requests or emergencies, and performing other duties as assigned, supporting a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for all visitors and staff.
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.
- Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required at the time of application.
- Basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry skills.
- Common tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance work; basic vehicle preventive maintenance techniques.
- 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
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Uniforms are provide d consisting of a shir t and pants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
