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Garage Attendant
County of Riverside
TLMA Transportation
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$20.53 - $25.26
per hour
Type
Full-Time
More Other jobs →Closes
March 10, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job involves basic upkeep of county vehicles, like changing fluids and filters, plus keeping the garage clean through sweeping and trash removal.
You'll also handle deliveries of parts across Riverside County and might assist with light repairs or supervising volunteers.
It's a good fit for someone reliable and eager to learn hands-on maintenance skills, with potential to advance into more technical roles.
Key Requirements
- Ability to perform minor vehicle maintenance, such as changing oil, filters, wipers, and bulbs
- Knowledge of basic automotive servicing for light and medium trucks up to 35,000 lbs GVW
- Experience using manual and power tools, including floor jacks, jack stands, blowers, and vacuums
- Perform janitorial duties like sweeping, trash removal, and cleaning restrooms
- Process deliveries and transport parts or vehicles to various county facilities
- Ability to read and write English for job tasks and learn vehicle maintenance principles
- Willingness to do heavy manual labor and light facility maintenance (carpentry, electrical, plumbing)
Full Job Description
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.
Riverside County Department of Transportation seeks a Garage Attendant, located in Riverside.
The Garage Attendant will execute garage support activities such as performing minor maintenance on automotive equipment, including changing windshield wipers and light bulbs, removing and replacing oil and air filters and replenishing fluids such as water and oil.
Additionally, the Garage Attendant will maintain garage facilities by performing general janitorial responsibilities such as sweeping, removing trash and cleaning restrooms. The incumbent will also process deliveries and deliver equipment parts to different facilities in Riverside County.
Highly competitive candidates will have job-related knowledge of basic automotive maintenance techniques, calculating supplies and shop equipment needed to service light and medium trucks up to 35,000 lbs. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight). Experience using manual and power assisted automotive tools, floor jack, jack stands, gas powered blower and shop vacuum.
While this is an entry-level position, a successful performance can lead to advancement within Riverside County's Automotive Technician and Heavy Engine Maintenance career paths, through a competitive recruitment process.
Meet the Team!
The County of RiversideTransportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA)is the umbrella agency for seven county departments. They are the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department, Transportation Department, Code Enforcement Department, Environmental Programs Department, Aviation Department, and the Administrative Services Department.
Requirements
• Assists in the performance of minor maintenance and servicing of a vehicle fleet including, but not limited to servicing equipment with oil, water, air, and fuel; changes oil; removes and replaces air and oil filters.• Assists in lubricating fleet service vehicles; may assist in recovery of disabled vehicles to include minor road service and towing of vehicles; may transport vehicles to various new County locations.
• Affixes decals and assists in new vehicle preparation; may assist in preparation of vehicles for painting.
• Replaces worn items such as windshield wipers, light bulbs, and fan belts; steam cleans equipment.
• Performs parts or delivery runs to various fleets service new facilities, as required; cleans, waxes or polishes equipment.
• Performs janitorial duties as directed; performs errands; maintains shop equipment.
• May supervise volunteers and Sheriff Department Work Release participants as directed.
• Performs light garage maintenance to include carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
Qualifications
Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; learn the principles of vehicle maintenance; learn the safety practices and procedures of a vehicle maintenance facility/service center; perform heavy manual labor; learn to operate a variety of vehicle services equipment; follow oral and written instructions.License
Possession of a valid California Driver License: Class C
Additional Information
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Application Status
How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com, click on your name in the upper right corner and click on “Applications & Status”.
Sign Up for Job Alerts
Go to www.RC-HR.com, click on “Careers,” click on “County Job Openings” and click on the “Subscribe to Job Alerts” icon.
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Richard Griego at (951) 955-5162 or rgriego@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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