| Location | Jurupa Valley, CA |
| Salary | $45,710.03–$60,229.81 Per Year |
Park Maintenance Worker - Parks (CORE)
Salary
$45,710.03 - $60,229.81 Annually
Location
Jurupa
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
26-85027-10
Department
Parks Department
Division
Reg Parks & Open-Space Dist
Opening Date
10/19/2026
Closing Date
10/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
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The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District has an opportunity for a Park Maintenance Worker to join the Santa Ana River Bottom (SARB/CORE) Unit located in Jurupa (Riverside).
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The Park Maintenance Worker will conduct maintenance work on reserve lands throughout western Riverside County. Responsibilities include construction, installation and repair of fences and gates. Additionally will perform vegetation management activities, including string-trimming, tractor mowing, herbicide application and weed abatement. Remove trash, mitigate illegal dumping and clean up encampments associated with unhoused individuals. Operate tractors for grading and maintenance of dirt roads. Provide assistance during emergency situations. Respond to public inquires and complaints related to reserve operations and maintenance.
Competitive candidates will possess knowledge of herbicide and pesticide application. Skilled in operating power tools, knowledge in welding fabrication, chainsaw maintenance and operating heavy equipment such as John Deere tractors and Skid-Steer Loaders. Candidates with a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or license highly desired. Proficient in map interpretation and/or GPS experience. A valid Commercial California Class A Driver License.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5/40 schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday off. (Schedules may vary depending on department needs. Overtime, holiday, and evening shifts may be required per department need.)
Meet the Team!
The Riverside 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.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Experience: Two years of performing any combination of the following: grounds or building maintenance and repair, debris removal, ranch work, plumbing, carpentry, metal fabrication, electrical, heating and cooling, landscape gardening including irrigation, habitat restoration, light to medium duty tractor maintenance, farming. (Completion of 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.)
OPTION II
Experience: Two years as a Park Attendant with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District.
ALL OPTIONS:
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:
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. A valid California Class A Commercial Drivers License is preferred.
Work Schedule: This position follows a 5/40 schedule, Monday through Friday with Saturday and Sundays off. Will be required to work some weekends, evenings and holidays based on the department need and special events.Uniforms are provided consisting of a shirt and pants.
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. Duties include lifting and carrying heavy concrete bags, fencing materials such as wire, and various tools, and the regular use of equipment for utilized in park maintenance.
For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (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. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Who May Apply: This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Application Status: How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com, click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on "Application & Status."
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Veronica Rodriguez at 951-955-9281 or VeRodriguez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 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
Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations
The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.
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, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.
Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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I understand the physical requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Are you a current regular, temporary, per diem, or seasonal employee with the County of Riverside?
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Are you a current full time, part time, temporary or seasonal employee with the County of Riverside Parks department?
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Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:
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How many years of work experience do you have performing any combination of grounds or building maintenance and repair, debris removal, ranch work, plumbing, carpentry, metal fabrication, electrical, heating and cooling, landscape gardening including irrigation, habitat restoration, light to medium duty tractor maintenance and farming?
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What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university?
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How many years of experience do you have as a Park Attendant with the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District?
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How many years of experience do you have performing irrigation system maintenance, including task such as installing, repairing and replacing controller, valves, sprinklers and irrigation lines?
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Briefly, describe your experience with building maintenance and repair work, including any tasks such as basic plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, painting, or general facility upkeep. If you do not have experience in this field, please write N/A
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How many years of full-time experience do you have performing grounds or building maintenance and repair?
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Briefly describe your experience with general park maintenance tasks such as weed abatement, trash cleanup, graffiti removal, fence installation or repair, and any fabrication or construction-related duties. If you do not have experience in this field, please write N/A.
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Please select which of the following you possess:
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Please select the equipment you have operated in your work experience:
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Please select the programs/systems you are familiar with:
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Briefly, describe your experience in welding fabrication. If you do not have experience in this field, please write N/A.
Required Question
Employer County of Riverside
Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information
Website http://www.rc-hr.com