Park Maintenance Worker - Parks (Idyllwild)
Park Maintenance Worker - Parks (Idyllwild)
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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.
The Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker to support operations and maintenance at Idyllwild Regional Park and the surrounding areas.The Park Maintenance Worker is essential in ensuring the safety upkeep and functionality of parks recreational facilities and equipment by performing a wide range of maintenance duties in all weather conditions including summer heat and winter challenges. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining and preserving park facilities and natural areas. Responsibilities include repairing and maintaining restrooms shelters signage picnic areas and other infrastructure as well as performing basic carpentry plumbing painting and seasonal winterizing. The role involves cleaning facilities clearing and maintaining trails and campsites removing debris and hazards and supporting conservation efforts such as erosion control invasive species removal and habitat restoration. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating and maintaining equipment like chainsaws mowers ATVs and snow blowers. This position also requires monitoring for safety hazards responding to storm damage and assisting visitors with directions and information.Basic computer knowledge including the ability to manage emails and use platforms such as YouTube Google Google Earth and ARCGis is essential. Competitive candidates will have experience in custodial work basic plumbing construction and electrical maintenance. Skills in tree trimming erosion control and operation of heavy equipment such as tractors mowers and chainsaws are highly desirable.Work Schedule:Wednesday Sunday 5/40 schedule (Monday and Tuesday off) 8:00 AM to 4:30 p.m. Overtime holiday and evening shifts are required per department need. (Schedules may vary depending on department needs.)
**Uniforms are provided **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 formers assignment of skilled and semiskilled work.
The Park Maintenance Worker Parks is distinguished from the Grounds Worker classification by the formers assignment of skilled and semiskilled work.Meet the Team!EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- 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 semiskilled 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Required Experience:
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 fulltime experience.)OPTION II
Experience: Two years as a Park Attendant with the Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District.
License: Possession of a valid Class C California drivers license is required at the time of application. The incumbent will use a county vehicle to travel throughout Idyllwild Park.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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- This recruitment is open to all applicants.
If you have any questions regarding this posting please contact Silvia Trammell at .
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.
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 Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
