Park Maintenance Worker - Parks

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

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• 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).

The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks is a first professional level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks is distinguished from the Grounds Worker classification by the former's assignment of skilled and semi-skilled work. The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks is distinguished from the Grounds Worker classification by the former's assignment of skilled and semi-skilled work.

Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required to support special events and to meet departmental operational needs. The schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. See Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations under APPLICATION INFORMATION for details.

Uniforms are provided consisting of a shirt and pants.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places and programs. Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage and interpret for the inspiration, use and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational and historic importance.

• 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.

OPTION I Experience:

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. (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.)

OPTION II Experience:

Two years as a Park Attendant with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District.

ALL OPTIONS:

License: Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required at the time of application. The incumbent will use a county vehicle to travel throughout conserved wildlands throughout Riverside County.

Physical/Environmental Exposures: The Park Maintenance Worker – Parks role involves extensive crouching, kneeling, bending, standing, using hand tools, climbing, and operating machinery. The position requires working in extreme weather conditions, uneven terrain, handling chemicals, adhering to safety protocols, managing high noise levels, and moving heavy objects, tools, and work materials. The incumbent may be exposed to wild and domestic animals, as well as hazardous plants and wildlife. Occasional exposure to strong or unpleasant natural and environmental odors, such as decaying vegetation, wildlife, or refuse, will occur in outdoor wildlands and park settings.

Ability to 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. Some Regional Park and Open-Space District Park Maintenance Worker - Parks positions are designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive. For positions which been designated by the DOT as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.

For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements.