Park Maintenance Worker

For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

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 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.

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.

Other Requirements:

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 conserved wildlands throughout Riverside County.

Skills:Basic plumbing electrical and carpentry skills.

Work Schedule: This position follows a 5/40 schedule Monday through Friday from with Saturday and Sundays off. Will be required to work some weekends evenings and holidays based on the department need and special events.

**Uniforms are provided consisting of a shirt and pants. **

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 extreme weather conditions uneven terrain handling chemicals adhering to welding 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 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 wildlands and park settings.Duties include lifting and carrying heavy concrete bags fencing materials such as wire and various tools and the regular use of equipment for utilized in park maintenance.

For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (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. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.

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 visitDOT Requirements.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 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).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

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.

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