Landscaping Assistant Jobs in Rialto, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $32.65 - $43.74 Hourly
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-3036-01
Department: Park & Recreation
Division: Park & Recreation-Parks
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the position of Landscape Maintenance Inspector.The eligibility list established may be used to fill vacancies within various departments within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The Landscape Maintenance Inspector inspects, reviews, and evaluates the work of the City's landscape maintenance contractors. Performs field inspections of landscaping, maintenance, and irrigation systems to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Work Performed
Typical duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Perform inspection work in the review and evaluation of landscaping installations, related maintenance, and irrigation systems throughout the City; perform administrative work associated with the position and other maintenance activities.
• Oversee contractors' work to include the Inspection, review, and verification of the work of contractors to ensure that they have complied with the provisions of contracts for landscaping, maintenance, irrigation systems, and backflow prevention; monitor work being done on medians, parkways, right of ways, and other City landscape areas. This is not a fully inclusive list of the types of service contracts overseen and may vary by department.
• Oversee contractors' work to ensure compliance with the following licenses or certificates: Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC), Qualified Applicator License (QAL), Pest Control Advisor (PCA), C-27 Landscape Contractor License or Certified Arborist.
• Check, monitor, and review work to ensure that mowing, edging, trimming, watering, tree trimming, fertilizing, and planting has been completed according to the terms and conditions of specific contracts.
• Coordinate and collaborate with contractors to correct deficiencies found through inspections; provide and create punch list documents and ensure execution of items; respond to and engage with customers and general public on complaints or concerns.
• Assess and evaluate the requirements for additional landscaping and irrigation requirements.
• Provide assistance, direction, and input relative to future landscape and maintenance needs for the City's landscape areas; coordinate with volunteer organizations and groups for planting projects.
• Prepare, draft, and present written reports of inspections; operate two-way radio, City vehicle, and other pertinent equipment; attend, conduct, and participate in meetings and seminars.
• May provide training, guidance, and direction to other staff and maintenance workers; communicate and monitor adherence to regulations and compliance standards for landscape maintenance, service, installation, and repair.
• Provide courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City staff, including timely response to 311 Service Requests.
• Participate in the revision and adaptation of landscape contracts and procedures; assess and execute various projects and policy implementations.
• Plan, prepare and assist with volunteer events.
• Attend community meetings as needed.
• Assist with emergency storm events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Supplemental education in horticulture, urban forestry, or environmental studies preferred.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in landscape installation and maintenance duties, which include interpreting plans for landscaping and irrigation layout, and standard planting and ground maintenance.
Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Irrigation Certification
• Arborist Certification/License
• Experience with Cal Sense Irrigation Controller

Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
Positions that require, or may require, a are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at .
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit
The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,687 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $50 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
• Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.

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For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
• Associate's degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's degree (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
• Master's degree
• PhD

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Do you possess supplemental education in horticulture, urban forestry, or environmental studies?

• No.
• Yes.

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How many years of experience in landscape installation and maintenance duties, which include interpreting plans for landscaping and irrigation layout, and standard planting and ground maintenance do you possess?

• None.
• Less than three (3) years.
• Three (3) years or more.

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Do you possess an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License?

• No.
• Yes.

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Which of the following certifications/licenses do you possess? (MARK ALL THAT APPLY. MUST BE ATTACHED TO APPLICATION, OR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)

• Irrigation Certification from Cal Sense
• Arborist Certification/License
• None.

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Do you possess experience with Cal Sense Irrigation Controllers?

• No.
• Yes.

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please indicate the following regarding your experience:Employer:Job Title:Years of Experience:Examples of Duties:Complete this information for EACH employer where this experience was gained.If you answered "No", please list the above information regarding your relevant experience or "N/A" if you have no relevant experience.
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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

• I understand.

Required Question