What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Park Maintenance Worker position at County of Riverside?
The County of Riverside’s Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary Park Maintenance Worker to provide support to the Parks Department throughout the County of Riverside.
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.
Riverside Option
This position will conduct vegetation management under the direction of the Natural Resources Manager and Ranger Supervisor at Cal Fire Grant specific locations in Riverside County and Open-Space properties. Work will include weed abatement, mowing of habitat management units, weed whipping roadsides, restoration (invasive plant removal, seed and cutting collection, and planting), etc.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.
Temecula Option
Open-Space PMW: https://vimeo.com/898456390/b46ba91bc2?share=copy
This position will conduct vegetation management under the direction of the Reserve Manager and Reserve Ranger at the Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve. Work will include weed abatement, mowing of habitat management units, weed whipping roadsides, restoration (invasive plant removal, seed and cutting collection, and planting), etc.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.
Winchester Option
Clean and inspect condition of all restroom facilities as well as other buildings throughout the park. Litter pick and change out trash bags on all the trash enclosures throughout the park. Maintain upkeep of landscape throughout the park, such as trimming trees, bushes, and planters. Provide troubleshoot solutions to problems in the park that may come up regarding, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, and mechanical. Must have basic knowledge and comfortability with power tools and heavy equipment such as a tractor.
Work Schedule: 5/40 schedule. Start times are 8am-4:30pm and 5:30am- 2pm Days off TBD (most likely Tuesday-Wednesday off)
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TAP Benefits:
TAP Benefits( May include but not limited to)
• Maintain park 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 lake and shore areas.
• 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, 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, and laying bricks and rocks for retaining walls and drinking fountains.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on vehicles.Experience: Two years of performing grounds or building maintenance and repair, landscape gardening, or as a Park Attendant with the County of Riverside Parks Department. (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.)
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.Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.
Questions: For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:
Ahjah Davis-Solomon at Ahdavis@rivco.org.
Salary : $42,245
