Part Time Street Sweeper Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $39,228.80 - $55,224.00 Annually
Location : CITY YARD - M&O/Parks Maint 25180 Santiago Drive, Moreno Valley, CA
Job Type: Part-Time/Non-Career
Job Number: 2025-00139
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works - Maintenance & Ops
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Join our Public Works Maintenance & Operations Division!The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring for multiple part-time Laborer positions.
Applications will be accepted until Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Status: At-Will, Part-Time, Temporary Limited Term (up to 960 hours)
Hourly Rate: $18.86 - $26.55
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 DIVISIONThe 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 DEPARTMENTThe 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 .
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, and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions, and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
DISCLAIMERS
The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.
BENEFITS: No benefits are offered at this time.
SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.
The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
01
This supplemental questionnaire is used to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this position. Responses should be complete and specific, describing work you have actually performed, the level and purpose of the work performed, and how often. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. A response of "see resume" or "see application" to any supplemental question will result in that question not being scored. Please check Yes/No if you understand the above requirement.

• Yes
• No

02
Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)
• Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)
• Master's Degree or higher

03
Were you referred by the Center for Employment Opportunities?

• Yes
• No

04
This is a regular part-time position, not project-based, and is not eligible for retired annuitants. Are you currently a CalPERS retired annuitant?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you possess experience working in a municipal and /or governmental environment?

• Yes
• No

06
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the city or government agency where you gained your experience. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A)
07
How many years of experience do you have performing landscaping, groundskeeping, or similar maintenance work?

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) - two (2) years
• Three (3) - four (4) years
• Five (5) - six (6) years
• Seven (7) - eight (8)
• Nine (9) years or more

08
Have you previously performed work involving cleaning restrooms, park facilities, or public spaces?

• Yes
• No

09
Briefly describe any previous experience you have that is similar to the duties of this position. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A)
Required Question