Park Maintenance Worker-Idyllwild Park

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space district has an opportunity for a Park Maintenance Worker who will work in Idyllwild Park, located near the mountain village of Idyllwild, CA. The Park Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a range of duties in keeping the maintenance and functionality of the park's facilities and equipment in diverse and extreme weather conditions such as summer and winter weather.
Park Maintenance Workers will contribute to the overall visitor experience by ensuring the cleanliness and organization of park grounds, including campsites, trails, open-space, facilities, and maintenance shops. Candidates for this role should possess hands-on experience in a range of semi-skilled trades such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, painting and small engine repair.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in various ground maintenance tasks, including snow management, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work. They should be comfortable working in challenging mountain weather conditions, such as snow and ice, and must be prepared to encounter wildlife in the park environment. Previous experience in Park Maintenance is highly desired.
Work Schedule:
This position will work weekends and holidays.
8am-4:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday off.
(The schedule is subject to change based on department needs).
Meet the Team!
TheRiverside 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. Operate equipment/tools for efficient removal of snow.
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, such as snow plows 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.
Greet park visitors, and determine appropriate fees based on usage of park services; collect fees, issue receipts and permits, assign visitors to various camping areas, and records all registration information. 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.)
License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
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.
Essential Physical Abilities:
Exposure to all weather conditions for long periods of time (hot, cold, wet weather). Due to location ability to drive and work in winter weather (rain, snow, ice) is essential. Extensive hiking, crawling, standing, prolonged kneeling/bending, and the ability to move or manipulate objects/equipment.
Physical Exposures:
Due to location, potential for exposure to living and/or dead wild and domestic animals including; rattlesnakes, bees, wasps, mountain lions, coyotes and dogs. They will also be exposed to noxious plants such as poison oak and stinging nettle, as well as dander, dust, and smells. Physically able to transport heavy objects over long distances and rough terrain, on foot. Operate heavy equipment. Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader).
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all Applicants.
Applicants who are currently County of Riverside department employees or department employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Sonya Portillo at sportillo@rivco.org.
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BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE. Employment Type: Regular