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Job Description
The Job
The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker I for the various parks throughout the Big Bear area. Park Maintenance Workersperform a variety of routine tasks in connection with the operation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of park grounds and facilities. Park Maintenance Workersare responsible for upkeep of the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and irrigation systems on park grounds, as well as performing concrete and asphalt work; roofing, painting, carpentry, welding, new construction or remodeling; landscaping and shrubbery care; and heavy snow removal.
This position is located in the Big Bear area, which is in the San Bernardino Mountains and approximately 46 miles/1.5 hours from downtown San Bernardino.
The current vacancy is for the Big Bear Alpine Zoo and requires working weekends.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Location: Must be available to work in the Big Bear Valley.
License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Shift Availability: Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Working Conditions: Applicants must be able to perform heavy manual labor, work outdoors in extreme cold and in other varying weather conditions. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, and crawl for extended periods in the performance of job duties for this position.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:- Availability: Must be available to work in the Big Bear area and be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
- License: Must possess a valid California Class "C" driver license.
- Experience: Must possess six (6) months of experience performing building or grounds maintenance.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience in the upkeep of park grounds and facilities.
Selection Process
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application by November 28, 2025 at 5 PM . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Non-Represented Compensation Plan
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 11/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific - Availability: Must be available to work in the Big Bear area and be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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