Park Maintenance Worker - Parks

Park Maintenance Worker assigned to the Santa Ana River Bottom (SARB) will be responsible for:

• Collecting and properly disposing of garbage and debris throughout the river corridor to maintain a clean safe and environmentally sound landscape. This includes manual collection and safe transport to designated disposal sites.
• Protecting native plant lifeby removing invasive species through laborintensive efforts including raking digging and applying herbicidal treatments in accordance with environmental and safety guidelines.
• Operating heavy equipment such as dump trucks to haul large volumes of debris and materials from the riverbed and surrounding areas supporting habitat restoration and site cleanup efforts.
• Utilizing track loaders and miniexcavatorsto safely and efficiently load waste and natural materials into rolloff containers for proper removal and recycling or disposal.
• Installing and repairing fencing and gates including in remote or rugged areas to ensure restricted zones remain secure and to protect sensitive habitats from unauthorized access.
• Conducting preventive maintenance and minor repairson a variety of smallengine equipment including tractors riding mowers small trucks chainsaws weedwhippers and blowers to keep tools in optimal working condition and minimize downtime.
• Assist in emergency situations such as responding to accidents coordinating with emergency responders and helping to safely evacuate visitors if necessary. Workers are expected to remain calm follow established protocols and provide firstresponse support until additional help arrives.

Park Maintenance Workers assigned to the multipurpose trails and openspace areas will also:

• Coordinate and train volunteers for special weekend events including cleanup efforts trail improvement projects and community outreach programs ensuring all participants understand safety protocols and project goals.
• Demonstrate strong communication and customer service skillsby engaging respectfully with a diverse range of park visitors from youth groups to seniors answering questions providing directions and promoting awareness of park rules and conservation efforts.
• Maintain trail conditionsthroughout the year with a focus on erosion control during the rainy season. This includes grading surfaces clearing debris and operating medium to largesized heavy equipment such as tractors and skidsteer loaders to ensure safe accessible pathways.
• Enhance the trail landscapeby performing routine maintenance tasks like trimming overgrown vegetation planting native species and ensuring signage and trail markers are clearly visible and in good condition to improve the overall visitor experience.
• Inspecting park buildings and facilities for maintenance issues and performing minor repairs such as fixing leaks patching surfaces or addressing safety hazards to ensure all structures are functional and visitorready.

• A valid Commercial California Class A Driver License
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as John Deere tractors and SkidSteer Loaders
• Experience using ArcGIS for plotting areas such as abandoned encampments and/or GPS tools
• Knowledge of herbicide and pesticide applications (QAL or QAC certification preferred)
• Knowledge in welding fabrication

• SARB Unit: MondayFriday 5/40 schedule (Saturday and Sunday off) 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
• MultiPurpose Trails Unit: TuesdaySaturday 5/40 schedule (Sunday and Monday off) 7:00 AM 3:30 PM

OPTION II
Experience: Two years as a Park Attendant with the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District.

License: Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License at the time of application is required as the incumbent will be driving a County vehicle to various locations. A valid California Class A Commercial Drivers License is preferred.

Physical Exposures:The Park Maintenance Worker Parks role involves extensive hiking kneeling bending standing using hand tools climbing and operating machinery. The position requires working in varied weather conditions handling chemicals adhering to welding safety protocols managing high noise levels and moving heavy objects. Workers may be exposed to wild and domestic animals as well as hazardous plants such as rattlesnakes bees wild boars mountain lions dogs poison oak and stinging nettles. Occasional exposure to strong or unpleasant natural and environmental odors such as decaying vegetation wildlife or refuse will occur in outdoor park settings.

Other Requirements:

Skills:Basic plumbing electrical and carpentry skills.

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.

Some Regional Park and OpenSpace District Park Maintenance Worker Parks positions are designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safetysensitive.

For positions which been designated by the DOT as safetysensitive applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drugscreening. (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 safetysensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random reasonable suspicion/cause returntoduty and postaccident.

For detailed requirements visit DOT Requirements.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses 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 Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: 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: 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 nonjobrelated factors.

PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment 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.

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