Park Maintenance Supervisor - Parks; Idyllwild

Overview

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. Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District is seeking a Park Maintenance Supervisor - Parks to support the Idyllwild Regional Park and surrounding park locations within the mountain region.

The Park Maintenance Supervisor plays a critical role in overseeing the maintenance, operations and management of Idyllwild Regional Park, McCall Memorial Park, and Hurkey Creek Regional Park. The selected candidate will actively participate in fieldwork alongside staff while managing and coordinating projects in close collaboration with the Parks Ranger Supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for developing, tracking, executing, and reporting on project work plans.

Projects will include weed abatement; fencing and gate fabrication and installation; illegal dumping and homeless encampment cleanup; habitat restoration; small construction projects; road grading; and public engagement efforts. The position also oversees large recurring and new purchases. Additional duties include coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to protect conserved lands and properties. The Park Maintenance Supervisor – Parks collaborates with staff to prioritize projects in a manner that protects natural resources, ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, participates in County Homeless Outreach efforts, and oversees encampment removals and cleanup activities.

• Oversee the maintenance, operations and management of park areas including Idyllwild Regional Park, McCall Memorial Park, and Hurkey Creek Regional Park.
• Actively participate in fieldwork with staff while coordinating projects with the Parks Ranger Supervisor.
• Develop, track, execute, and report on project work plans; manage projects such as weed abatement, fencing and gate fabrication/installation, illegal dumping and homeless encampment cleanup, habitat restoration, minor construction, road grading, and public engagement.
• Oversee large recurring and new purchases.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to protect conserved lands and properties.
• Prioritize projects to protect natural resources and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Participate in County Homeless Outreach efforts and encampment cleanup activities.

OPTION I

Experience:

Four years of performing skilled and semi-skilled building and ground maintenance work which includes two years in a park or closely related setting. (College level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two years of the non-specialized experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)

• Please note:
  
  If you are using educational units to qualify, proof must be provided by the closing deadline and attached to your application for consideration.***

OPTION II

Experience:

One year as a Lead Park Maintenance Worker with the County of Riverside.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required at the time of application, as the incumbent will be required to work at other locations. The incumbent must obtain a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certificate and a Qualified Applicator License (QAL) within 12 months of hire.

Physical Exposures: The Park Maintenance Supervisor – Parks is routinely exposed to cold mountain conditions, including low temperatures, snow, ice, and wind. Duties require working on uneven terrain, using hand tools and machinery, handling chemicals, and lifting heavy materials. Proper use of cold-weather PPE and adherence to winter safety and cold-stress prevention practices are essential.

Environmental Exposures: The incumbent will be exposed to wild and domestic animals, 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 will occur in outdoor wildlands and park settings.

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