Senior Park Maintenance Worker

The City of Riverbank, located in California, is a vibrant community committed to maintaining and enhancing its recreational spaces for the benefit of residents and visitors alike. As a public sector employer, the city emphasizes excellent service, sustainability, and community engagement, providing a supportive work environment for its employees. With a focus on preserving the natural beauty and functionality of its many parks, landscapes, and public facilities, the City of Riverbank offers a fulfilling career opportunity for individuals passionate about outdoor maintenance and community service. The city administration fosters professional growth and values skilled, dependable workers who contribute to the city's mission of providing safe, beautiful, and accessible public recreational areas. Moreover, the City of Riverbank offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, reflective of its commitment to employee wellbeing and retention. These benefits include retirement plans, health coverage, life insurance, and paid time off, underscoring the city’s focus on a balanced work-life culture.

The Senior Park Maintenance Worker role is a critical leadership position within the Parks and Recreation Department, responsible for overseeing and performing a wide range of maintenance activities across the city’s parks and public facilities. This position requires a highly skilled individual capable of leading park maintenance crews and managing day-to-day operations related to the care of lighting and landscape districts, athletic fields, playgrounds, and recreational areas. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of park maintenance practices and the ability to plan, assign, and evaluate work performed by subordinate staff. Acting as a lead, the Senior Park Maintenance Worker assists the Parks and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and steps into supervisory roles as needed.

The role encompasses a variety of specialized duties including supervising the maintenance, repair, and inspection efforts, ensuring compliance with city ordinances and safety standards, and managing equipment and resource allocation. Responsibilities include turf care, irrigation system maintenance, tree trimming and planting, pest control, and responding to public inquiries and emergencies. This position also requires performing general custodial and facility maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and carpentry to ensure park amenities are safe, clean, and functional. The incumbent will actively engage in coordinating with community organizations, local agencies, and city management to promote effective park usage and community collaboration.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of $57,136.13 to $69,449.32 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The City of Riverbank fosters a strong team-oriented environment and supports professional development through training and certifications related to park and horticulture maintenance. Overall, the Senior Park Maintenance Worker role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to the quality of life in the Riverbank community while advancing a career in public service within a well-established municipal government framework.