Park Maintenance Worker - Parks (Lake Skinner) (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 has an opportunity for one Park Maintenance Worker - Parks at Lake Skinner. The park is located at 37701 Warren Rd. Winchester, CA, 92596. The Park Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a range of duties in maintaining and repairing park and recreational facilities and equipment including motor vehicles; and other related duties as required. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in ground maintenance, particularly in parks, campgrounds, or natural environments. Responsibilities include promptly addressing repair requests for plumbing, irrigation, and carpentry issues.

Competitive candidates will possess experience in plumbing and electrical skills, along with experience in maintaining splash pads or pool equipment.

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

Work Schedule

• 5 days, 40 hours a week (weekends will be part of the regular schedule)
• Hours will vary depending on department needs and special events
• Must be willing to work holidays and some evening events
• 2 weekdays off

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. License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of application. The incumbent will be required to drive a county vehicle to and from park facilities as well as within the park.

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 IIExperience: Two years as a Park Attendant with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District.

ALL OPTIONSKnowledge 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.

Physical Requirements: Candidates may be exposed to wildlife. Walking long distances to cover grounds, bending, squatting and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to work outdoors in any type of weather. Summer heat can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and winter can be as low as 25-degree Fahrenheit. The position requires moving heavy materials such as concrete bags, chlorine bags, grass seed bags or other materials and supplies related to the maintenance of park facilities. The selected candidate must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation.This recruitment is open to all applicants. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the department.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of Parks may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Valeria Ramirez at varamirez@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.