Support Services Technician (Thousand Palms)

Support Services Technician (Thousand Palms)

Salary

$43,715.85 - $65,083.49 Annually

Location

Throughout Riverside County

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-15826-03

Department

Animal Services

Division

CVAC - Facility Svc-Operations

Opening Date

06/19/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside's Animal Services Department has an opportunity for a Support Services Technician (SST) who will be assigned to the Facility Services Operations division in Thousand Palms.

The Support Services Technician (SST) will assist with warehouse inventory and asset management, facility and custodial support, vendor coordination, equipment operation, emergency response logistics, and a variety of maintenance and trade-related duties. The SST will ensure the warehouses physical inventory matches with the appropriate database and when discrepancies occur, identify the cause of the discrepancy. Ensure adequate inventory levels to minimize outages, monitor inventory management reports, maintain proper location of assets/asset tags, unload/unbox new shipments/deliveries and enter into the inventory control system. Identify obsolete inventory and determine how best to remove it. Experience with using hand tools (for example, hammer, drill and paint brush/roller) is necessary to perform a variety of minor office (move-in/move-out), mechanical and maintenance work.

Additional duties, as assigned, may include daily custodial services.

Competitive candidates will have extensive experience interacting with vendors; professional hands-on experience with walk behind machines designed to strip different types of floor coatings on a variety of floors and dual tank floor/carpet cleaning; experience with managing the flow of assets into and out of warehouse inventory and proficiency utilizing a forklift. Those with specialized trade skillsets such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical are highly desired. In addition candidates with the ability to coordinate supply runs, transport and distribute emergency resources, assist with the setup and breakdown of emergency response equipment, and construct temporary animal housing or shelter facilities during emergency situations are highly desired.

Work schedule: 5/40 schedule. Schedule is subject to change based on the departments staffing needs.

Note: Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity. The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Monitors County buildings and equipment and identifies needed repairs or maintenance.
• Performs routine cleaning of vents and air ducts.
• Perform minor repairs that only require limited tradesman knowledge. Monitor, and analyses building equipment and a variety of electrical and mechanical appliances; prepare work orders for repairs as necessary; enter and close out work orders.
• Services and repairs doors, gate locks, and latches.
• Moves and secures furniture and equipment.
• Determines supplies needs, and prepares orders.
• Performs minor painting tasks using a brush or roller.
• Perform minor electrical repairs such as changing of light bulbs, replacing wall receptacles, changes brushes on custodial equipment, etc.
• Hangs pictures, bulletin boards, placards, signs, etc. as necessary.
• Receives, loads, and unloads supplies, materials and equipment from vendor trucks; operates forklift to move pallets; inspects for damage and quantity received against requisitions, invoices, or freight bills.
• May be required to handle courier routes, inventorying supply and carts to par level, deliver and receive mail, financial paperwork, lab samples, and biohazard mails.
• Stores stock in accordance with established storing system; keeps storeroom in orderly and clean condition; packages items to be shipped; fills requisitions and assembles for delivery; notes and reports to supervisors items that are low in stock.
• Assembles equipment such as desks, chairs, bookcases, etc.
• May provide maintenance and support to the Department pager system.
• May ensure telephones are cleared and operations, prepares work and repair orders.
• May oversee the installations, testing, manufacturers authorized routine repair and operational requirements of radio transmitters and receivers; phones, pagers.
• Monitors cell phone bills and makes recommendation for service changes as necessary.
• Maintains logs and database of supply inventory, equipment, vehicle mileage/maintenance, cellular phones/pagers, purchase orders, etc.
• Ensures vehicles are cleaned, properly maintained and properly supplied.
• May perform minor vehicle maintenance as required; contact vendors when vehicle servicing is required.
• May monitor facility safety and coordinate with the Safety Division to ensure compliance with County and State regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Three to four years of experience in building maintenance and minor repair work. Basic techniques of receiving, storing, and issuing supplies and materials; basic techniques involved in inventory control.

Knowledge of: Basic techniques of receiving, storing, and issuing supplies and materials; basic techniques involved in inventory control. Fill requests from written purchase orders; keep records of receipts and delivery of supplies and materials; make basic arithmetical computations; learn the terminology of parts and supplies associated with the storeroom or warehouse assigned.

Ability to: Perform semi-skilled minor maintenance work in the following areas: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, building plant operations; and minor vehicle maintenance; read and write English at the level necessary for successful job performance; read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; keep records; follow oral and written directions.

Other Requirements:

License: Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License, the incumbent will be required to drive to and from different facilities daily to support departmental needs; a Class B Driver License may be required, depending upon assignment.

Physical requirements:

The ability to lift, carry, and move furniture, dog crates of various sizes, deliver dog food, bags of litter, push, or pull items-such as a dual-tank floor/carpet cleaning machine or a bale (which can vary significantly in weight)-with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Status: How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com, click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on "Applications & Status."

Sign Up for Job Alerts: Go to www.RC-HR.com, click on "Careers," click on "County Job Openings," and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon.

For questions regarding this recruitment:

Please contact Valeria Ramirez at 951-955-1943 or varamirez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: UPE..

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

Are you a current regular, part time, temporary, per diem, or seasonal employee with the Animal Services Department?

• Yes
• No

02

I understand the physical requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

03

Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:

• I have a valid California drivers license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state drivers license, and I am able to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California drivers license.

04

How many years of experience do you have receiving, storing and issuing supplies and material; basic techniques involved in inventory control?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, or more

05

How many years of experience in building maintenance and minor repair work do you have?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, or more

06

How many years of experience do you have in managing inventory control and issuing equipment for large departments?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, or more

07

Please indicate your current level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software programs:

• No Experience.
• Basic - able to enter, correct and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows and columns, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas.
• Intermediate - able to create and modify charts, filter data, use mathematical, logical, statistical and financial functions.
• Advanced - able to use of advanced functions, e.g. VLOOKUP, IF, work with Pivot Tables, VBA Programming.

08

What types of professional building maintenance and minor repair tasks have you performed? Please select all that apply

• No experience.
• Minor mechanical repairs (e.g., locks, doors, gates, latches).
• Minor building repairs (e.g., drywall, fixtures, flooring).
• Routine maintenance (e.g., plumbing, electrical, replacing air filters, painting).

09

How many years of professional experience do you possess with dual tank floor/carpet cleaning machines?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, or more

10

What level of proficiency do you have in utilizing hand or power tools for minor maintenance and repairs?

• No Experience: I have no experience using hand or power tools for maintenance or repair work.
• Limited experience: I have occasionally used basic hand or power tools for simple repairs or maintenance tasks.
• Regular experience: I regularly use hand and/or power tools to perform maintenance, repairs, or related tasks as part of my regular job duties or routine responsibilities.
• Extensive experience: I use hand and/or power tools daily and independently perform a wide variety of maintenance, repair, or trade-related tasks with little or no supervision.

11

I understand that this position is assigned to the Thousand Palms location; however, I will be required to travel throughout Riverside County to perform job-related duties.

• Yes
• No

12

How many years of professional custodial experience, in a large facility/housekeeping environment, do you possess?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, or more

13

How many years of professional experience do you possess with walk behind machines designed to strip different types of floor coatings on a variety of floors?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, or more

14

Do you possess OSHA Forklift Certification? (If yes, please upload proof with your application)

• Yes
• No

15

Please indicate which of the following equipment you have experience operating (select all that apply):

• No experience.
• Forklift (sit down)
• Pallet Jack

16

Please check all locations youre willing to work.

• Thousand Palms
• Jurupa Valley
• Coachella Valley - Animal Campus
• Blythe
• San Jacinto

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

Website http://www.rc-hr.com