Park Maintenance Worker (Finance)

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 is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker - Parks to support operations and maintenance on conserved wildlands in Hemet location and throughout Western Riverside County.

The Park Maintenance Worker plays a key role in maintaining the safety, access, and ecological health of protected natural areas and will be responsible for a variety of field maintenance tasks, including the construction, installation, and repair of fences and gates, often in remote or rugged terrain. The role also involves vegetation management through string-trimming, tractor mowing, and herbicide application. Additional duties include assisting with the installation and ongoing maintenance of habitat restoration projects, grading and maintaining dirt roads using tractors, cleaning up trash and illegal dumping, dismantling homeless encampments, and supporting enforcement activities related to code compliance, off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, and illegal dumping in cooperation with other agencies.

Competitive candidates will have:

• Ranching or military experience
• A Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator License (QAL) for herbicide application
• Operate heavy equipment
• A valid Class A Driver's License
• Basic vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance techniques
• Proficiency in welding
• Strong map reading, GPS navigation, and digital mapping skills
• Basic computer literacy, including email and tools like Google Earth and Field Maps
• Coursework in Fire Science, Conservation, Biology, or Environmental Science

Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule (Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off), 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Overtime, holiday, and evening shifts are required as needed by the department. 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 former's assignment of skilled and semi-skilled work.

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

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.

Click here to learn about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside. • 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 semi-skilled 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. Required Experience: OPTION IExperience: 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.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of application. The incumbent will use a county vehicle to travel throughout conserved wildlands in the Hemet area and throughout Western Riverside County.

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.

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 Open-Space District Park Maintenance Worker - Parks positions are designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive.

For positions which been designated by the 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.

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, visit DOT Requirements . This recruitment is open to all applicants.

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Silvia Trammell at strammell@rivco.com .