Parks Maintenance Worker

Role Overview

Join the City of Moreno Valley’s parks team as a Parks Maintenance Worker and help keep public green spaces safe, attractive, and well cared for. This full-time position is based in Moreno Valley, California and follows a 4/10 schedule.

Key Duties

In this entry-level parks maintenance role, you will carry out a broad mix of semi-skilled upkeep work across city parks and related facilities. The job includes maintaining irrigation systems, supporting landscape health, and helping with routine park cleaning and repairs.

• Install, fix, and maintain irrigation lines and sprinkler systems for landscaped areas.
• Perform general grounds care such as edging, watering, and fertilizing lawns.
• Plant, care for, and maintain trees, shrubs, and other greenery.
• Clean and maintain park buildings, facilities, and outdoor spaces.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.

What the Division Oversees

The Parks & Landscape Services Division is responsible for maintenance services across city parks and facilities under the Parks & Community Services Department. The division supports parks, trails, the golf course, sports fields, the senior center, skate parks, the equestrian center, community centers, landscaped parkways and medians, open space areas, and storm water basins.

Ideal Background

The strongest candidate will already understand basic landscaping practices, including planting, cultivation, pruning, soil preparation, weed and insect control, and irrigation system care. Comfort with standard landscaping tools, the ability to follow directions, physical stamina, sound judgment, and good interpersonal and written record-keeping skills are all important.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, plus one year of experience in gardening or landscape maintenance, or an equivalent blend of training and experience. Prior work with a city or government agency is considered a strong advantage.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed after the posting closes. Candidates who best match the required and preferred qualifications may move through multiple stages, which can include application screening, a self-recorded video appraisal interview, and a technical interview. The hiring process may be adjusted depending on department needs, and all candidates will be informed of any changes.

After the appraisal stage, Human Resources will create an eligible list. Candidates on that list may be referred for interviews for current or future openings.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted until the first 100 submissions are received or until 5:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, whichever happens first.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

The City of Moreno Valley is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need accommodation to take part in the interview process, contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.