Park Facilities & Irrigation Technician

County of Riverside; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is hiring a Park Maintenance Worker – Parks to support the upkeep of park facilities, trails and irrigation systems. The role requires performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

The position emphasizes weekend and overtime availability for special events, with uniforms provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, plumbing, and irrigation work.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and related maintenance practices.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and equipment issues.
• Proficient in performing routine building maintenance and repairs.
• Skilled in preventative maintenance techniques to ensure facility reliability.
• Experience working independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to safety.
• Skills navigating a Centralized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

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.

Skills

Electrical work

Plumbing

Irrigation systems

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Problem solving

CMMS

Job description

Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is hiring a Park Maintenance Worker – Parks to support the upkeep of park facilities, trails and irrigation systems. The role requires performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

The position emphasizes weekend and overtime availability for special events, with uniforms provided.