County Service Area (CSA) Facilities Caretaker

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development is seeking a CSA Facilities Caretaker to perform grounds maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, and light building upkeep across Riverside County. Responsibilities include supervising trustee labor, supervising public use of park areas, and coordinating with fire camp teams when needed.

Two years in grounds maintenance and related trades are required, with driving a county vehicle and working outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Two years in grounds maintenance or landscape gardening work and general building maintenance.
• Familiar with irrigation systems, sprinkler installation and repairs.
• Experience with plumbing, painting, and electrical trades is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow, plant, water, prune, transplant and maintain plants, shrubs, and trees; apply fertilizers and pesticides.
• Maintain sprinkling systems and gardening equipment; install and repair playground equipment and fences.
• Operate and service tractors and trucks for park maintenance; clean restrooms.
• Inspect buildings and equipment to locate repairs; apply paint to interiors and exteriors.
• Perform minor plumbing, HVAC, and other mechanical maintenance; custodial duties.
• Carry out semi-skilled carpentry; service doors, locks, latches.
• Estimate supplies and supervise trustee labor; review project plans.
• Supervise park use, assist the public with park rules and facilities.
• Coordinate park use as fire camp during firefighting activities; patrol and protect property.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping gardening

Irrigation

Power tools

Carpentry

Tools

Tractors

Lawn equipment

Vehicle operation

Job description

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.

• 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.

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).

Who May Apply:

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Application Status:

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For questions regarding this recruitment:

Please contact Veronica Rodriguez at 951-955-9281 or [e-mail]. Please allow 1–2 business days for a response to general inquiries.