Laborer - Part Time (Parks Maintenance)

About the role

Status: At-Will, Part-Time, Temporary Limited Term (up to 960 hours). Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays. The Part-Time Laborer in Parks & Community Services performs routine grounds and facility maintenance under close supervision. This position offers hands‑on experience in park maintenance and support for community services, requiring outdoor work in all weather conditions and possible weekend or holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning restrooms and park areas
• Preparing athletic fields
• Operating small tools and equipment
• Picking up litter
• Emptying trash
• Securing facilities
• Assisting with the setup of recreation programs

Qualifications

Ideal candidates are reliable, hardworking, and comfortable performing outdoor physical labor. They follow instructions well, work independently, and provide friendly customer service to park visitors and program participants. Preferred experience includes previous groundskeeping, landscaping, or facility maintenance work; operating small power tools; using lawn and landscape equipment; and applying safe cleaning practices. Previous landscaping maintenance experience, especially in the public sector, is highly desirable. This position is not project‑based and is not eligible for retired annuitants.

Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or GED equivalent; prior experience in landscaping or landscape maintenance preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Who We Are

The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human‑Centric Design. Located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second‑largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. The city has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities.

Selection Process

Applicants with the most desirable qualifications, based on screening of required application materials (including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire), will be invited to continue. The City’s HR reviews all application materials after the position closes to determine whether candidates meet the minimum and preferred qualifications; qualified applicants advance to the next stage and receive email notifications of their status.

• Application Screening – materials reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with essential requirements; only those meeting the job bulletin criteria advance.
• Video Appraisal Interview – candidates may complete a self‑guided video interview by recording responses to structured questions assessing qualifications and suitability; no live interviewer or proctor.
• Technical Interview – selected applicants participate in a structured technical interview evaluating job‑related knowledge, problem‑solving abilities, and proficiency in key competencies; performance assessed using predetermined criteria for a fair appraisal.

Based on department needs, selection procedures may be modified, and all candidates will be notified of any changes. After appraisal, HR will establish an eligible list; candidates on this list may be referred to a selection interview for present and future vacancies.