County Service Area Facilities Caretaker (Finance)
The Riverside County Office of Economic Development is seeking to fill a vacancy for a County Service Area Facilities Caretaker in Perris.
The CSA Facilities Caretaker will perform a variety of grounds maintenance and landscape gardening work for the Perris Valley Cemetery. Within this role, the CSA Facilities Caretaker will perform irrigation systems maintenance and repair, name plate (headstone) installation, and backfilling grave with soil, and sod installation; additional duties include cutting grass while driving a mower over large areas, participating in weekly cemetery maintenance, and supervising Sheriff's trustees in the performance of their daily duties.
Competitive candidates will possess professional experience performing landscape gardening and landscape maintenance.
Work Schedule:
This position will follow a 5/40 weekly schedule, with the candidate working the day shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Office of Economic Development has a mission to elevate the economic position of the county and foster economic vitality, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, provide and promote cultural and learning opportunities for all. The Office of Economic Development has several units that aggressively promote Riverside County and its business development opportunities, including Economic Development, Libraries, and Special Districts. The overarching goal of the department is to facilitate regional economic development efforts that promote job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, and innovation; the office also creates a business-friendly climate that supports the efforts of the private sector.• Plants, cultivates, waters, and sprays plants lawns, shrubs, and trees; transplants trees and shrubs; prunes plants, shrubs, and tees; selects and applies fertilizers, insecticides, and other chemicals.
• Maintains sprinkling systems, hoses, tools, supplies, and other gardening equipment assembles, installs and maintains playground equipment; installs and repairs fences; repairs asphalt parking lot.
• Operates and maintains a variety of tractors and trucks in hauling trash, dirt, and rocks in clearing and leveling park areas; cleans and services restrooms.
• Checks buildings and equipment to locate needed repair or maintenance; applies paint to equipment and building interiors and exteriors.
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to plumbing systems, air conditioning and heating, and other mechanical equipment; performs general custodial duties.
• Performs semi-skilled carpentry work; services and repairs doors, gate locks, and latches.
• Estimates and recommends type and amount of supplies and equipment needed; recommends improvement projects; reviews planned project plans and recommends alternatives.
• Supervises trustee labor in performance of building and grounds maintenance or improvement installation projects; supervises the public use of the park area; answers questions from and resolves problems involving the public regarding park rules, regulations and available facilities.
• May coordinate the use of the park as a fire camp with representatives from the fire station during fire fighting activities; patrols and protects the property.Experience: Two years in grounds maintenance or landscape gardening.
Knowledge of: The methods and practices of gardening, lawn installation and maintenance; had power tools, equipment, and materials used in grounds maintenance and carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical trades; the use and properties of pesticides, fertilizers, and related chemicals; custodial supplies and equipment.
Ability to: Read and follow written or oral instructions; perform a variety of routine grounds, building, equipment, and vehicle maintenance and repair; operate equipment used in building and grounds maintenance; lay out and supervise the work of trustee labor; learn to read and interpret building and grounds improvement plans; work effectively without close supervision; keep records and prepare reports; deal courteously and tactfully with the general public.Other Requirements:
License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required. The CSA Facilities Caretaker will operate County vehicles as a part of their job duties, including picking up parts for tractors and mowers.
Physical Ability and Physical Exposures:
Ability to manipulate objects/equipment and lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Position requires extensive walking 5-8 hours per day, prolonged kneeling and bending. Incumbents are subjected to weather conditions, excessive heat, rain, wind, cold, and exposure to fertilizers used in the regular maintenance of landscapes.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Shara Fowler at shfowler@rivco.org .
