Temporary Park Maintenance Worker

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position requires work in outdoor environments under extreme weather conditions, including prolonged exposure to high heat, cold temperatures, and wet conditions. Employees must be capable of extensive hiking over uneven terrain, sustained kneeling and bending, and lifting, carrying, or otherwise handling objects and equipment weighing 60 pounds or more.

Work assignments may take place in remote or rugged areas where employees may be exposed to living and deceased wild and domestic animals, as well as potentially hazardous wildlife and vegetation. Such exposures may include, but are not limited to, rattlesnakes, bees and wasps, wild boar, mountain lions, domestic dogs, poison oak, and stinging nettle.

• Conduct maintenance work on reserve lands throughout western Riverside county
• Construction, instillation and repairs of fences and gates (sometimes in remote locations)
• Conducting string-trimmer, tractor mowing, and herbicide application, weed abatement (sometimes in remote locations);
• Assisting in instillation and long term maintenance of restoration project
• Trash, dumping, and homeless encampment cleanup
• Tractor grading dirt roads
• Other semi-skilled maintenance work
• Work with other agencies for Code, OHV, and illegal Dumping enforcement
• Provide assistance in emergency situations
• Answer public inquiries and complaints concerning reserve operations and maintenance.

• Familiarity with common maintenance tools, equipment, and materials
• Basic knowledge of vehicle preventive maintenance

• Valid Class C Driver’s License required at time of offer

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Questions: For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:
Ashley Thomas at ashlthomas@rivco.org.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 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. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

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: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

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