Park Maintenance Worker - Parks

Full Job Description

The selected candidate will ensure park facilities are safe, clean, and fully operational by performing landscaping, trash removal, restroom upkeep, and general repairs.

They will conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of playgrounds, irrigation systems, equipment, and building systems, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

The role also involves assisting with renovations, maintaining tools and equipment, responding promptly to maintenance requests or emergencies, and performing other duties as assigned, supporting a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for all visitors and staff.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and equipment issues
• Proficient in performing routine building maintenance and repairs
• Skilled in preventative maintenance techniques to ensure facility reliability
• Experience working independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to safety

Requirements

Qualifications

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

License: Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required at the time of application.

The incumbent will use a county vehicle to travel throughout conserved wildlands throughout Riverside County.

Physical Exposures: The Park Maintenance Worker – Parks role involves extensive hiking, kneeling, bending, standing, using hand tools, climbing, and operating machinery.

The position requires working in extreme weather conditions, uneven terrain, handling chemicals, adhering to welding safety protocols, managing high noise levels, and moving heavy objects, tools, and work materials.

The incumbent may be exposed to wild and domestic animals, as well as hazardous plants and wildlife such as rattlesnakes, bees, wild boars, mountain lions, dogs, poison oak, and stinging nettles.

Occasional exposure to strong or unpleasant natural and environmental odors, such as decaying vegetation, wildlife, or refuse, will occur in outdoor wildlands and park settings.

Other Requirements:

Skills: Basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry skills.

Knowledge 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.

Some Regional Park and Open-Space District Park Maintenance Worker - Parks positions are designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive.

For positions which been designated by the DOT as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening.

(A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment).

Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.

For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements.

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