Park Operations Superintendent
County of Riverside
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Park Maintenance Superintendent
County of Riverside
Parks Department
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$33.01 - $48.33
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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April 27, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team that keeps county parks, nature centers, and open spaces clean, safe, and in good condition by overseeing repairs, grounds care, and facility operations across multiple locations.
The role includes managing budgets, training staff on safety rules, and using software to track maintenance tasks and plan improvements.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in various repair trades who enjoys organizing teams and solving practical problems to keep public spaces welcoming for everyone.
Key Requirements
- Experience leading multi-trade maintenance operations, including electrical, plumbing, irrigation, carpentry, HVAC, grounds, vegetation management, tree care, and aquatic systems
- Ability to coordinate and supervise a geographically dispersed workforce, including hiring, training, and performance management
- Proficiency in using asset-based maintenance management systems (e.g., CMMS or EAM) for work order tracking, preventive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making
- Skills in planning, budgeting, and administering park maintenance programs, including preparing specifications for contractual services
- Knowledge of safety regulations (e.g., Cal/OSHA) and ability to conduct training, site inspections, and enforce park rules and policies
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities for managing priorities, deferred maintenance, and facility improvements
- Experience in preparing reports, maintaining records, and collaborating with leadership to ensure operational efficiency
Full Job Description
The Park Maintenance Superintendent oversees all maintenance operations for the Regional Park and Open-Space District, including Regional Parks, Nature Centers, District headquarters, and residences.
This position leads a countywide maintenance workforce across multiple trades, ensuring high-quality facility, grounds, and infrastructure upkeep.
The Superintendent manages annual technical and safety training programs, including Cal/OSHA requirements, and ensures staff meet regulatory standards.
The role also oversees the implementation and daily operation of the District’s centralized, asset based Maintenance Management System to support accurate work order tracking, data consistency, and performance measurement across all sites.
The Superintendent collaborates closely with District leadership to maintain safe, functional, and well presented public spaces.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is an experienced maintenance leader with a strong understanding of multi-trade operations, including electrical, plumbing, irrigation, carpentry, HVAC, grounds, vegetation management, tree care, and aquatic facility systems.
They have demonstrated ability to coordinate a geographically dispersed team and conduct regular site inspections, job walks, and check-ins.They bring strong organizational abilities, creativity, and a solutions-focused mindset to managing maintenance priorities, deferred maintenance planning, and facility improvements.
In addition, the ideal candidate has experience using an asset-based maintenance management system (such as a CMMS or EAM) to track assets, schedule preventive maintenance, monitor work orders, and support long-term asset planning.
They are comfortable leveraging system data to improve decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure consistent maintenance standards across all facilities.
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.
Requirements
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and review the operation, maintenance, and program activities of regional park facilities.• Prepare specifications and monitor contractual maintenance services.
• Prepare budget estimates and assist in formulating and administering program plans and division policies; supervise the enforcement of park rules, regulations, and policies.
• Instruct and train subordinate personnel in the performance of their duties, including maintaining good public relations, enforcing County ordinances pertaining to the park program, and complying with park rules, regulations, and fire prevention practices as established by the State Department of Forestry and U.S. Forest Service.
• Resolve field employee relations problems or make recommendations for corrective actions; participate in hiring, promoting, disciplining, and terminating personnel; prepare reports and maintain records on all phases of park operations.
• Confer with staff and inspect park facilities and open spaces to evaluate effectiveness of operations, maintenance, and recreation programs; observe and review the work of employees for compliance with rules and regulations, and to determine the status of employee training and development; schedule and conduct staff meetings.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from officials and the public; develop and recommend long-range operations and maintenance programs.
• Make recommendations for building or repair projects and coordinate the implementation of new construction or park improvement projects.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in forestry, park administration, public administration, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)Experience: Three years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity in park maintenance and/or park operations.
Knowledge of: Budget and personnel procedures; principles of park management including resource management and protection; equipment, materials, and methods used in park landscape and facilities maintenance; laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to park operations.
Ability to: Plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of others; coordinate the utilization of personnel, equipment and other resources; prepare cost and materials estimates, and budget requests; speak and write effectively; maintain effective working relationships.
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Additional Information
Please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org or (951) 966-3590. Please allow 1-2 business days for response.
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