Laborer - Part-Time (Maintenance & Operations) - Grant Funded
City of Moreno Valley
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- Salary
- $40k – $56k/yr
- Location
- Moreno Valley, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Join our Public Works Maintenance & Operations Division!
The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring for multiple part-time Laborer positions.
This position is Grant-Funded through the Center for Employment Opportunities.
DEADLINE TO APPLYThis recruitment will close at 5:00 PM (PST) on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Status: At-Will, Part-Time, Temporary Limited Term (up to 960 hours)
Hourly Rate: $19.24 - $27.08
Note: Funding for this position is limited and expires March 27, 2027.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Laborer role, under the guidance of the Lead Public Works Maintenance Worker, will perform routine grounds maintenance duties and perform related duties as required. Involves performing routine street maintenance and related duties. Responsibilities include cleaning and servicing street areas, , operating small power tools and equipment, and providing quality customer service. This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and may include working weekends and holidays.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Click here to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for the job.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
Our ideal candidate for the Laborer role is a proactive and reliable individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for public service. The candidate should have the ability to follow both oral and written instructions accurately, work independently with minimal supervision, and establish effective working relationships with colleagues and the public. Physical stamina is essential, as the role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and handling tasks that require bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a courteous attitude, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and well-serviced street areas for the community. Prior experience in street maintenance, traffic control and related duties is preferred.
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.
WHO WE ARE
The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically 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. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the City, please click here.
THE MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DIVISION
The Maintenance and Operations Division maintains the City's streets, curb and gutters, sidewalks, residential trees in the right-of-way, medians, catch basins and drainage facilities, street sweeping, and graffiti removal. For more information on the Maintenance & Operations Division, please click here.
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Mission of the Public Works Department is to manage and maximize Moreno Valley’s public infrastructure investment to enhance the quality of life today, while striving to develop and implement innovative solutions for tomorrow.
The services include land development, street and median maintenance, transportation, traffic signals, tree trimming, capital project engineering, signing and striping, drainage, storm water, bridges, and graffiti removal.
For more information on the Public Works Department, please click here.
Skills
Customer Service
