Park Maintenance Worker - Parks (Lake Skinner)

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside is looking for a Park Maintenance Worker to maintain and repair park facilities in Riverside County. Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, plumbing, and carpentry work while ensuring park areas remain clean and accessible. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a strong commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• Two years of grounds or building maintenance experience.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of park facilities.
• Address plumbing, irrigation, and carpentry issues.
• Operate trucks and tractors for park maintenance.

Skills

Ground maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Heavy material handling

Job description

Park Maintenance Worker - Parks (Lake Skinner)

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About The Position

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

About The Position

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District has an opportunity for one Park Maintenance Worker - Parks at Lake Skinner. The park is located at 37701 Warren Rd. Winchester, CA, 92596. The Park Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a range of duties in maintaining and repairing park and recreational facilities and equipment including motor vehicles; and other related duties as required. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in ground maintenance, particularly in parks, campgrounds, or natural environments. Responsibilities include promptly addressing repair requests for plumbing, irrigation, and carpentry issues.

Competitive candidates will possess experience in plumbing and electrical skills, along with experience in maintaining splash pads or pool equipment.

The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks is a first professional level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. This classification is characterized by having as its primary function the performance of buildings and grounds maintenance duties. Incumbents may occasionally perform public contact duties such as answering questions of park users regarding park facilities, and informing users of park rules and regulations.

The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks is distinguished from the Grounds Worker classification by the former's assignment of skilled and semi-skilled work.

Work Schedule

• 5 days, 40 hours a week (weekends will be part of the regular schedule)
• Hours will vary depending on department needs and special events
• Must be willing to work holidays and some evening events
• 2 weekdays off
  
  

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.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Maintain District 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 areas of responsibility.
• 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, welding, 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, laying bricks and rocks for retaining walls and drinking fountains, and gate fabrication.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on vehicles.
• Install, repair and maintain fencing, gates, property barriers, and signage.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of application. The incumbent will be required to drive a county vehicle to and from park facilities as well as within the park.

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

Knowledge of: Common tools, equipment and materials used in maintenance work; basic vehicle preventive maintenance techniques.

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.

Physical Requirements: Candidates may be exposed to wildlife. Walking long distances to cover grounds, bending, squatting and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to work outdoors in any type of weather. Summer heat can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and winter can be as low as 25-degree Fahrenheit. The position requires moving heavy materials such as concrete bags, chlorine bags, grass seed bags or other materials and supplies related to the maintenance of park facilities. The selected candidate must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the department.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of Parks may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Valeria Ramirez at [e-mail] with any questions regarding this recruitment.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available 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

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 ).

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.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at [e-mail] or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

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