County Service Area Facilities Caretaker

Full Job Description

The County of Riverside's Office of Economic Development Department is seeking to fill one vacancy for a County Service Area (CSA) Facilities Caretaker located in Riverside.

The incumbent will travel throughout the county to perform a variety of grounds maintenance, and landscape gardening work for a County Service Area; to perform a variety of semi-skilled building repair and maintenance work; and to do other work as required. Competitive candidates will possess relevant experience in landscaping, park maintenance, gardening, irrigation, plumbing repairs, and general building maintenance. Knowledge of power tools is also beneficial. A valid California Class A commercial driver license is highly desired.

Incumbents of this class perform general gardening and grounds work, and interior and exterior building maintenance. The CSA Facilities Caretaker is distinguished from other grounds and building maintenance workers in that the incumbent has independent daily responsibility of the care of the facilities of an outlying CSA, including coordinating and supervising the progress of improvement and renovation projects.

This position follows a 9/80 schedule, 6am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday with alternating Friday's off. Uniforms will be provided.

Meet the Team!
The Office of Economic Development’s mission is to elevate the economic position of the county and foster economic vitality, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, provide and promote cultural and learning opportunities for all.

The Office of Economic Development has several units that aggressively promote Riverside County and its business development opportunities, including Economic Development, International Business Office, Libraries and Special Districts. The overarching goal of the department is to facilitate regional economic development efforts that promote job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, and innovation; the office also creates a business-friendly climate that supports the efforts of the private sector.

Requirements

• Plants, cultivates, waters, and sprays plants lawns, shrubs, and trees; transplants trees and shrubs; prunes plants, shrubs, and tees; selects and applies fertilizers, insecticides, and other chemicals.

• Maintains sprinkling systems, hoses, tools, supplies, and other gardening equipment assembles, installs and maintains playground equipment; installs and repairs fences; repairs asphalt parking lot.

• Operates and maintains a variety of tractors and trucks in hauling trash, dirt, and rocks in clearing and leveling park areas; cleans and services restrooms.

• Checks buildings and equipment to locate needed repair or maintenance; applies paint to equipment and building interiors and exteriors.

• Maintains and makes minor repairs to plumbing systems, air conditioning and heating, and other mechanical equipment; performs general custodial duties.

• Performs semi-skilled carpentry work; services and repairs doors, gate locks, and latches.

• Estimates and recommends type and amount of supplies and equipment needed; recommends improvement projects; reviews planned project plans and recommends alternatives.

• Supervises trustee labor in performance of building and grounds maintenance or improvement installation projects; supervises the public use of the park area; answers questions from and resolves problems involving the public regarding park rules, regulations and available facilities.

• May coordinate the use of the park as a fire camp with representatives from the fire station during fire fighting activities; patrols and protects the property.

Qualifications

Experience: Two years in grounds maintenance or landscape gardening work, and general building maintenance.

Knowledge of: The methods and practices of gardening, lawn installation and maintenance; had power tools, equipment, and materials used in grounds maintenance and carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical trades; the use and properties of pesticides, fertilizers, and related chemicals; custodial supplies and equipment.

Ability to: Read and follow written or oral instructions; perform a variety of routine grounds, building, equipment, and vehicle maintenance and repair; operate equipment used in building and grounds maintenance; lay out and supervise the work of trustee labor; learn to read and interpret building and grounds improvement plans; work effectively without close supervision; keep records and prepare reports; deal courteously and tactfully with the general public.


Environmental Conditions: The majority of this position will entail working outdoors in inclement weather conditions (rain, sleet, wind and Summer temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit).

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