Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development is seeking a County Service Area Facilities Caretaker to fill a vacancy stationed in Downtown Riverside.

The incumbent will travel throughout the county to perform a variety of grounds maintenance, and landscape gardening work for a County Service Area; to perform a variety of semi-skilled building repair and maintenance work; and to do other work as required.

Incumbents of this class perform general gardening and grounds work, and interior and exterior building maintenance. The CSA Facilities Caretaker is distinguished from other grounds and building maintenance workers in that the incumbent has independent daily responsibility of the care of the facilities of an outlying CSA, including coordinating and supervising the progress of improvement and renovation projects.

Competitive candidates will have previous landscaping experience, be willing to take initiative, and be a team player!

Meet the Team!
The Office of Economic Development's mission is 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, International Business Office, 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.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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 irrigation 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Two years in grounds maintenance or landscape gardening work, and general building maintenance.

Knowledge of: The methods and practices of gardening, lawn installation and maintenance; hand 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 Driver's License to drive a county vehicle to perform duties.

Physical Environment:Essential duties will sometimes be performed in remote locations, away from established roadways, requiring traveling over uneven terrain. Incumbent may frequently be required to lift up to 25 lbs. The CSA Facilities Caretaker will need to move objects, for example, a spare tire or package of concrete mix over long distances, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Environmental Conditions: The majority of this position will entail working outdoors in inclement weather conditions (rain, sleet, wind and Summer temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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. See the policy here .

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: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the O ffice of Economic Development may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Ulysses Gerardo at (951) 955-5772 or via email at ugerardo@rivco.org.

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

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 LIUNA 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).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

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 there's 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: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

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 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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