Park Maintenance Worker

Park Maintenance Worker

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District has an opportunity for a Park Maintenance Worker to service the Gilman Historic Ranch in Banning, CA.

The Park Maintenance Worker will be responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of the site. This includes janitorial duties such as cleaning restrooms, emptying trash bins, picking up litter, wiping down sinks and toilets, sweeping, washing of vehicles, and the preservation of amenities and infrastructure.

Competitive candidates will have experience in irrigation systems, minor plumbing, basic electrical, and general construction. Skilled in operating power tools and landscaping equipment. Candidates with a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or license highly desired.

Under supervision, performs a variety of duties in maintaining and repairing park and recreational facilities and equipment including motor vehicles for the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District ("District"); performs other related duties as required.

The Park Maintenance Worker - Parks is the first professional level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. This classification is characterized by its primary function to the performance of buildings and grounds maintenance duties. Incumbents may occasionally perform public contact duties such as answering questions of park users regarding District facilities and informing users of park rules and regulations.

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.

• 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: 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: 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.

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 throughout Riverside County.

Skills: Basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry skills.

Work Schedule: This position follows a 5/40 schedule, Monday through Friday, 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, visit DOT Requirements.

Who May Apply: This recruitment is open to all applicants.

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For questions regarding this recruitment: Please contact Veronica Rodriguez at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Please allow 1–2 business days for a response to general inquiries.