Parks Maintenance Worker
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Job Location:
Moreno Valley, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 47361 - 66684
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
JOIN THE MOVAL TEAM!
THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEYIS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PARKSMAINTENANCE WORKER!
Build skills. Maintain parks. Serve your community!This position works on a 4/10 work schedule.
THE POSITION
***This recruitment will establish an eligibility list for vacancies in the next 6 months***
The City of Moreno Valley is seeking a dedicated hardworking individual for the Parks Maintenance Worker position. This role involves a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks to ensure the proper care and upkeep of city parks and related systems and facilities. Key responsibilities include installing repairing and maintaining irrigation lines and sprinklers for landscaped areas as well as performing general maintenance tasks such as edging fertilizing and watering lawns; planting and maintaining greenery; cleaning and maintaining park facilities; and operating various hand and power tools.
Find additional information in the Parks Maintenance Worker job description.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Parks Maintenance Worker position will have basic knowledge of landscaping methods and techniques including planting cultivating pruning and maintaining greenery. They should understand soil preparation and enrichment be familiar with weed and insect control and have experience with irrigation systems. Proficiency in using and maintaining standard landscaping tools is essential along with the ability to follow instructions perform physical labor and adhere to safety regulations. Strong written record-keeping skills independent judgment and excellent interpersonal abilities to work effectively with city management staff and the public are also crucial. This entry-level role is perfect for individuals eager to grow their careers in parks and landscape maintenance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and one year of experience in gardening or landscape maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.THE PARKS & LANDSCAPE SERVICES DIVISION
The Parks & Landscape Services Division manages and provides maintenance services for City Parks and Facilities. Operating under the Parks & Community Services Department we are committed to providing maintenance and operations to:
- Parks
- Trails
- Golf Course
- Sports Fields
- Senior Center
- Skate Parks
- Equestrian Center
- Community Centers
- Landscaped Parkways & Medians
- Open Space
- Storm Water Basins
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Parks Maintenance Worker is the entry-level class in the Parks Maintenance class series. Under supervision incumbents perform a range of duties in the maintenance of City-owned parks and facilities.
Parks Maintenance Worker is distinguished from Lead Parks Maintenance Worker in that incumbents in the latter class are given assignments requiring a higher level of skill and provide lead work direction training and assistance to Parks Maintenance Workers.THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level based on a screening of required application materials including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.As part of this commitment The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process please contact Human Resources at or .
Key Skills
- Computer
- Freelance
- ICWA
- General Maintenance
- Fire Fighting
