MAINTENANCE WORKER I - PARKS

Job Description:

MAINTENANCE WORKER I - PARKS

Description

The Position

Parks Make Life Better! Join the team that helps maintain our Parks!

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Worker I to fill one (1) vacancy in the Parks Division of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

This is an entry-level, full-time maintenance position within the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCSD). The Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of general and semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks for the City across various departments. A Maintenance Worker I within PRCSD maintains park cleanliness and safety practices, minor irrigation repairs, landscaping, weed control, graffiti abatement, playground inspection and trash removal.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: (duties may vary by assignment):

• Perform a wide and changing range of maintenance and general construction work for the City grounds, facilities, public spaces, roads, and special projects; provide maintenance, respond to public inquiries, and report hazardous conditions.
• Dig ditches, trenches, and post holes and load dirt and construction materials; assist in construction and maintenance of the domestic and irrigation water systems.
• Cut grass and weeds, rake and load grass and brush, mow lawns and clean grounds, and plant, water, and assist in the care of shrubs, flowers, and lawns.
• Spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets; pour concrete in the repair of sidewalks and curbs and in vault construction.
• Clean and maintain basic tools used on the job; assist in lubricating equipment and checking for malfunctions.
• Perform minor building maintenance, cleaning and custodial duties in assigned areas; perform routine gas or arc welding.
• Assist in the installation of pumps, variable speed drives and motors, controllers, timing devices, and telemetering electrical equipment.
• Assist in performing general building maintenance and repair, including rough carpentry, pouring and finishing concrete, painting and related work.
• Use a variety of hand and power hand tools; operate a variety of mobile equipment such as forklifts, dump trucks, flat bed trucks, loaders, tractors, backhoes, water trucks, patch truck, pick up truck and boom trucks.
• Support skilled tradesmen in preparing materials and performing limited skilled work; assist at the wastewater treatment plant, on road crews, with sign crews, and other skilled trade work.
• Participate in special City events as required; respond to emergencies as directed by Public Safety or City Management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience: Six (6) months of heavy manual labor experience providing maintenance.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
  

Highly Desired Qualifications :

• Commercial landscape maintenance experience
• Commercial irrigation experience
• Sports field maintenance experience

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide ).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://naces.org/members/ or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,687 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $50 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
• Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.

For other special compensation, refer to the SEIU MOU .
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$24.51 - $29.82 Hourly