Laborer - Part-Time Temporary (Maintenance & Operations) - Grant Funded

Laborer Position

Join our Public Works Maintenance & Operations Division! The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring for multiple part-time Laborer positions. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, June 4, 2026. Status: At-Will, Part-Time, Temporary Limited Term (up to 960 hours) Hourly Rate: $18.86 - $26.55 Note: Funding for this position is limited and expires March 27, 2027.

The Laborer role, under the guidance of the Lead Public Works Maintenance Worker, will perform routine grounds maintenance duties and perform related duties as required. Involves performing routine street maintenance and related duties. Responsibilities include cleaning and servicing street areas, operating small power tools and equipment, and providing quality customer service. This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and may include working weekends and holidays.

Our ideal candidate for the Laborer role is a proactive and reliable individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for public service. The candidate should have the ability to follow both oral and written instructions accurately, work independently with minimal supervision, and establish effective working relationships with colleagues and the public. Physical stamina is essential, as the role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and handling tasks that require bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a courteous attitude, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and well-serviced street areas for the community. Prior experience in street maintenance, traffic control and related duties is preferred.

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalent; prior experience in landscaping or landscape maintenance work is preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California's Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities.

The Maintenance and Operations Division maintains the City's streets, curb and gutters, sidewalks, residential trees in the right-of-way, medians, catch basins and drainage facilities, street sweeping, and graffiti removal. The Public Works Department is responsible for land development, street and median maintenance, transportation, traffic signals, tree trimming, capital project engineering, signing and striping, drainage, storm water, bridges, and graffiti removal.

The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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.