Park Maintenance Worker I (Bloomington)

San Bernardino County; Bloomington (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Wage differential option (MBO)

Job summary

San Bernardino County Special Districts seeks a Park Maintenance Worker I for Bloomington Recreation and Park District. The role involves routine maintenance of park grounds, facilities, and athletic fields, plus upkeep of electrical, plumbing, and irrigation systems.

Responsibilities include splash pad operations, field preparation for events, and basic renovation work. Evening/weekend work and a valid CA Class C license are required; medically fit for outdoor labor.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience performing building or grounds maintenance.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver license.
• Able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of park grounds, facilities, and athletic fields.
• Maintain electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and irrigation systems; basic concrete, roofing, painting, carpentry, welding tasks.
• Assist with construction, remodeling, landscaping, and shrubbery care.
• Assist with splash pad and aquatic systems operations, including water tests and logs.
• Prepare and maintain natural and artificial turf fields; setup equipment for events.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Job description

San Bernardino County Special Districts is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker I for the Bloomington Recreation and Park District.

A Park Maintenance Worker I performs routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of park grounds, facilities, athletic fields, and recreational amenities. Duties include maintaining electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and irrigation systems; performing concrete and asphalt work, roofing, painting, carpentry, and welding; and assisting with construction, remodeling, landscaping, and shrubbery care.

Splash Pad and Aquatic Systems:

Responsibilities include assisting with the operation and maintenance of the District’s splash pad and related aquatic systems. Duties include cleaning and inspecting the splash pad, monitoring water quality, performing basic water testing, maintaining chemical levels, inspecting pumps and filters, keeping operational logs, and reporting maintenance or safety concerns.

Athletic Field Preparation and Maintenance:

Additional responsibilities include preparing and maintaining natural grass, clay, and artificial turf fields for practices, games, tournaments, and special events. Duties may include dragging and leveling clay infields, chalking and striping fields, setting up athletic equipment, mowing and maintaining natural grass, and performing basic turf and irrigation repairs. Artificial turf maintenance may include brushing and grooming surfaces, removing debris, checking infill levels, inspecting for damage, and assisting with minor repairs.

Park Maintenance Workers may also assist with field conversions and event setup. Evening and weekend work may be required based on program and facility needs. This role helps maintain clean, safe, and welcoming parks and recreational facilities for the community.

This position is located in Bloomington, California.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan.

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.

License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Shift Availability: Candidates must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions: Applicants must be able to perform heavy manual labor, work outdoors in extreme cold and in other varying weather conditions. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, and crawl for extended periods in the performance of job duties for this position.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Availability: Must be available to work in Bloomington and be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

License: Must possess a valid California Class C driver license.

Experience: Must possess six (6) months of experience performing building or grounds maintenance.

The i deal candidate is safety-conscious, dependable, adaptable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Eligible veterans and the spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

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