Lead Parks Maintenance Worker (Ball Field Maintenance)

Lead Parks Maintenance Worker (Ball Field Maintenance)

Salary

$55,952.00 - $78,790.40 Annually

Location

CITY YARD - M&O/Parks Maint 25180 Santiago Drive, Moreno Valley, CA

Job Type

Full-time Career

Job Number

2026-00018

Department

Parks & Community Services

Division

PCS - Park Maintenance

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Want to keep our parks beautiful?

Join Team MoVals Parks & Maintenance Team!

Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt

Schedule: Flexibility to work a 4/10 schedule (M-Th), 5/8, or 9/80 schedule.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under general supervision, provides lead work direction and performs semi-skilled work focused on the care, maintenance, and preparation of City athletic fields and ball fields. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining baseball, softball, and other sports fields; maintaining turf, infields, warning tracks, fences, dugouts, backstops, and related athletic field facilities; performing field lining, dragging, grooming, edging, and other game-day preparation activities; and installing, repairing, and maintaining irrigation lines and sprinkler systems for athletic fields and landscaped areas. Performs routine grounds maintenance, operates a variety of hand and power equipment, and assists with the care and maintenance of City parks, recreational facilities, trails, and related systems and facilities. Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

For additional information on the Lead Parks Maintenance Worker in their job descriptions.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

The City of Moreno Valley is seeking a dependable, skilled, and team-oriented Lead Parks Maintenance Worker who takes pride in maintaining safe, clean, well-maintained, and game-ready parks, ball fields, sports fields, trails, and recreational facilities. The ideal candidate is an experienced maintenance professional with strong knowledge of athletic field and ball field maintenance, including turf care, infield preparation and grooming, field lining, irrigation systems, landscaping, and the upkeep of sports field facilities and equipment. The ideal candidate will be able to lead, train, and support a crew while working independently and exercising sound judgment to ensure athletic fields are properly maintained, safe, and ready for practices, games, and community use. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, commitment to safety, excellent communication skills, and a customer-service mindset are essential to success in this role.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, and three years of journey-level experience in parks or landscape maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California's Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the City, please click here.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.

Recruitment Process: Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.

Application Screening

Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the positions essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.

Video Appraisal Interview

Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidates qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.

Technical Interview:

Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions, and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.

Based on the Departments needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

DISCLAIMERS

The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.

BENEFITS: For an overview of the City of Moreno Valleys excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link: City of Moreno Valley Benefits Overview

SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.

The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

01

This supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Responses should be complete and specific, describing work you have actually performed, the level and purpose of the work performed and how often. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications. A response of "see resume" or "see application" for any of the supplemental questions will result in the questions not being scored. Please check Yes/No if you understand the above requirement.

• Yes
• No

02

Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)
• Associates Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelors Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)
• Masters Degree or higher

03

Do you possess experience working in a municipal and /or governmental environment?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the municipal and /or governmental environment where you gained your experience. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A)

05

Please indicate the amount of journey-level experience you possess in parks or landscape maintenance work.

• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) - Four (4) years
• Five (5) years - Six (6) years
• Seven (7) years or more

06

This position requires possession of a valid California Drivers License. Please select the type of license that you currently posses.

• Class A
• Class B
• Class C
• I do not currently have a valid CA drivers license.

07

Do you have experience leading or supervising a parks, grounds, landscaping, or athletic field maintenance crew.

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining irrigation systems.

• Yes
• No

09

Please describe your experience maintaining baseball, softball, or other athletic fields. Include the types of fields you have maintained and your experience with tasks such as infield grooming, field lining, turf care, edging, aeration, fertilization, irrigation, and game-day preparation. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.

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Employer City of Moreno Valley

Address 14177 Frederick St.

Moreno Valley, California, 92553

Phone 951-413-3045

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moval