County Service Area (CSA) Facilities Caretaker

County of Riverside; California; Presencial; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

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Uniforms provided

Descripción de la vacante

County of Riverside is seeking CSA Facilities Caretakers to perform grounds maintenance, landscaping, irrigation inspection, and minor building repairs across Riverside County. This role involves independent daily care of outlying CSA facilities, coordinating improvement projects, and supervising trustee labor to maintain parks and related facilities.

Work schedule is 9/80, 6:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday with alternating Fridays off; uniforms are provided and county vehicle use may be

Formación

• Two years in grounds maintenance or landscape gardening work, and general building maintenance.
• Experience with irrigation systems, lawn installation and maintenance, and plant/tree care.
• Ability to operate power tools and landscaping equipment; maintain and repair common grounds/building systems.

Responsabilidades

• Plant, water, prune, mow, and care for lawns, shrubs, trees; apply fertilizers and pesticides as needed.
• Inspect and repair irrigation, sprinklers, fences, and parking lots; maintain equipment and playgrounds.
• Operate tractors and trucks to haul trash, dirt, and rocks; clean and service restrooms.
• Check buildings/equipment for needed repairs; perform minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, and custodial tasks.
• Supervise trustee labor in grounds/building projects; assist with public inquiries and park use coordination.
• May coordinate park use as a fire camp with fire station reps during events; patrol and protect property.

Conocimientos

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Gardening

Power tools

Equipment operation

Descripción del empleo

About The Position

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development, is seeking County Service Area (CSA) Facilities Caretakers located in Riverside.

The CSA Facilities Caretaker will travel throughout the county to perform a variety of grounds maintenance, and landscaping gardening work for a County Service Area (CSA) primarily communities and parks. They will perform a variety of semi-skilled building repair and maintenance work; and to do other work as required. Inspect irrigation, installation of broken sprinklers, plant replacement and tree trimming.

Competitive candidates will possess relevant experience in landscaping, park maintenance, gardening, irrigation, plumbing repairs and general building maintenance. Skilled in operating power tools and landscaping equipment. Candidates with commercial and residential landscaping experience are highly desired.

Incumbents of this class perform general gardening and grounds work, and interior and exterior building maintenance. The CSA Facilities Caretaker is distinguished from other grounds and building maintenance workers in that the incumbent has independent daily responsibility of the care of the facilities of an outlying CSA, including coordinating and supervising the progress of improvement and renovation projects.

This position follows a 9/80 schedule, 6:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday, with alternating Friday's off. Uniforms will be provided.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development’s mission is to elevate the economic position of the county and foster economic vitality, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, provide and promote cultural and learning opportunities for all.

The Office of Economic Development has several units that aggressively promote Riverside County and its business development opportunities, including Economic Development, Libraries, and Special Districts. The overarching goal of the department is to facilitate regional economic development efforts that promote job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, and innovation; the office also creates a business-friendly climate that supports the efforts of the private sector.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Plants, cultivates, waters, and sprays plants lawns, shrubs, and trees; transplants trees and shrubs; prunes plants, shrubs, and tees; selects and applies fertilizers, insecticides, and other chemicals.
• Maintains sprinkling systems, hoses, tools, supplies, and other gardening equipment assembles, installs and maintains playground equipment; installs and repairs fences; repairs asphalt parking lot.
• Operates and maintains a variety of tractors and trucks in hauling trash, dirt, and rocks in clearing and leveling park areas; cleans and services restrooms.
• Checks buildings and equipment to locate needed repair or maintenance; applies paint to equipment and building interiors and exteriors.
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to plumbing systems, air conditioning and heating, and other mechanical equipment; performs general custodial duties.
• Performs semi-skilled carpentry work; services and repairs doors, gate locks, and latches.
• Estimates and recommends type and amount of supplies and equipment needed; recommends improvement projects; reviews planned project plans and recommends alternatives.
• Supervises trustee labor in performance of building and grounds maintenance or improvement installation projects; supervises the public use of the park area; answers questions from and resolves problems involving the public regarding park rules, regulations and available facilities.
• May coordinate the use of the park as a fire camp with representatives from the fire station during fire fighting activities; patrols and protects the property.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Two years in grounds maintenance or landscape gardening work, and general building maintenance.

Knowledge of: The methods and practices of gardening, lawn installation and maintenance; had power tools, equipment, and materials used in grounds maintenance and carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical trades; the use and properties of pesticides, fertilizers, and related chemicals; custodial supplies and equipment.

Ability to: Read and follow written or oral instructions; perform a variety of routine grounds, building, equipment, and vehicle maintenance and repair; operate equipment used in building and grounds maintenance; lay out and supervise the work of trustee labor; learn to read and interpret building and grounds improvement plans; work effectively without close supervision; keep records and prepare reports; deal courteously and tactfully with the general public.

Other Requirements

• License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required, the incumbent will be driving a county vehicle to and from different locations throughout Riverside County.

Physical Environment

Essential duties will sometimes be performed in remote locations, requiring traveling over uneven terrain. Incumbent may frequently be required to lift heavy objects such as heavy trash bags, fertilizer bags, equipment such as chainsaws, and maintenance supplies. The CSA Facilities Caretaker will need to move objects, for example, a spare tire or package of concrete mix over long distances, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Environmental Conditions

The majority of this position will entail working outdoors in inclement weather conditions (rain, sleet, wind and Summer temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Who May Apply: This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Work Location and Telework

In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving \"At Will\", are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.