PT Laborer; Parks Maintenance

Part-Time Laborer in Parks & Community Services

Help Keep Our Parks Beautiful and Community-Ready! The City of Moreno Valley's Parks and Community Services Department is recruiting for two Part-Time Laborers!

Join a dedicated team focused on excellence in public service. Apply today to be the next PT Laborers in Parks and Community Services.

Apply Immediately! Applications will be accepted until the first 100 are received or until Thursday, July 2, 2026, whichever comes first. Status:
At-Will, Part-Time, Temporary Limited Term (up to 960 hours)

Hourly Rate: $18.86 - $26.55

Schedule:

Flexible scheduling up to 20 hours per week A 2% base salary increase is scheduled to become effective with the first full pay period that begins after July 1, 2026

THE OPPORTUNITY The Part-Time Laborer in Parks & Community Services performs routine grounds and facility maintenance under close supervision. Key duties include cleaning restrooms and park areas, preparing athletic fields, operating small tools and equipment, picking up litter, emptying trash, securing facilities, and assisting with the setup of recreation programs. This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and may include weekend or holiday shifts.

It offers hands-on experience in park maintenance and support for community services.

IDEAL CANDIDATE Our ideal candidate is 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. The strongest candidates will have previous experience performing similar groundskeeping, landscaping, or facility maintenance work, along with preferred skills such as operating small power tools, using lawn and landscape equipment, and applying safe cleaning practices.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalent; prior experience in landscaping or landscape maintenance work is preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

THE CITY Moreno Valley was incorporated in 1984 as a General Law City, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead, and Edgemont. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and four Council Members elected by district. The City has a committed customer-service oriented workforce comprised of more than 550 employees who provide a wide-range of municipal services including Public Works, Economic Development, Community Development, Parks and Community Services, Financial and Management Services and Library services.

The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services.

ABOUT THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT The Part-Time Laborer in Parks & Community Services performs routine grounds and facility maintenance under close supervision. Key duties include cleaning restrooms and park areas, preparing athletic fields, operating small tools and equipment, picking up litter, emptying trash, securing facilities, and assisting with the setup of recreation programs. This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and may include weekend or holiday shifts.

It offers hands-on experience in park maintenance and support for community services.

THE SELECTION PROCESS Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.

Recruitment Process:
Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.

Application Screening Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the position's essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.

Video Appraisal Interview Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidate's qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.

Technical Interview:
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge, problem-solving abilities,…