What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Service Worker position at Bozeman, City of (MT)?
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A City Service Worker for the City of Bozeman Parks Department performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction, and repair of Park and Recreation grounds and facilities. The position includes a variety of tasks including, but not limited to beautifying and maintaining the appearance of Bozeman’s ground and facilities, performing minor repairs to equipment, troubleshooting equipment, operating various equipment, and janitorial tasks to include emptying garbage, cleaning restrooms, stocking, and preparing parks for rentals, events, and general use. The duties of this position are completed under general supervision, but a high level of individual judgment is pertinent.Bargaining Unit: TeamstersFair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-ExemptExamples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)Performs pesticide application as required, including calculating proper amounts of pesticides, spraying parks and trails, and completing necessary paperwork as required;Builds and maintains the City’s ice rinks to ensure safe conditions for City residents;Removes snow and maintains City parks’ sidewalks and streets in the winter months to ensure safe travel for both pedestrians and vehicles, including removing snow from parking lots and sidewalks, removing snow from foot bridges, and sanding and salting sidewalks as necessary;Maintains the interior and exterior of park buildings as required, including roofs, siding, plumbing, and electrical systems as necessary;Maintains parks in clean and safe condition, including picking up trash and maintaining trash receptacles, and cleaning and repairing restrooms as necessary;Paints buildings and restrooms as directed, including staining and oiling signs, garbage racks, trail markers, benches, and picnic tables;Installs, inspects and maintains playground equipment to ensure safe operating conditions for citizens as required;Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems as necessary;Maintains the City’s trails to ensure safe and easy access for City residents, including installing new trail systems, controlling weeds on existing trails, and keeping all trails clear of overgrowth and debris;Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required;Operates and maintains light and medium duty equipment and trucks appropriate to the functional area of assignment, including backhoes, front-end loaders, pickups, snow plows, mowers, tractors, brush chippers, and other related equipment;Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed;Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the work day;Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. Provides outstanding customer service to City of Bozeman residents, employees, and customers;Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
High School Diploma or GED; andAt least 1-3 years-experience in maintenance, construction and repair of park-related grounds, trails and related buildings; and in the operation, service and minor repair of a variety of light and heavy duty equipment, including turf and trail equipment, and general shop equipment; orAny combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Valid Montana State Driver's License; specified positions may require an appropriate level commercial license with appropriate certifications; andCertifications specific to the functional areas may be required;Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory response to appropriate post conditional offer process;Pre-employment drug testing may be required.
A City Service Worker for the City of Bozeman Parks Department performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction, and repair of Park and Recreation grounds and facilities. The position includes a variety of tasks including, but not limited to beautifying and maintaining the appearance of Bozeman’s ground and facilities, performing minor repairs to equipment, troubleshooting equipment, operating various equipment, and janitorial tasks to include emptying garbage, cleaning restrooms, stocking, and preparing parks for rentals, events, and general use. The duties of this position are completed under general supervision, but a high level of individual judgment is pertinent.Bargaining Unit: TeamstersFair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-ExemptExamples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)Performs pesticide application as required, including calculating proper amounts of pesticides, spraying parks and trails, and completing necessary paperwork as required;Builds and maintains the City’s ice rinks to ensure safe conditions for City residents;Removes snow and maintains City parks’ sidewalks and streets in the winter months to ensure safe travel for both pedestrians and vehicles, including removing snow from parking lots and sidewalks, removing snow from foot bridges, and sanding and salting sidewalks as necessary;Maintains the interior and exterior of park buildings as required, including roofs, siding, plumbing, and electrical systems as necessary;Maintains parks in clean and safe condition, including picking up trash and maintaining trash receptacles, and cleaning and repairing restrooms as necessary;Paints buildings and restrooms as directed, including staining and oiling signs, garbage racks, trail markers, benches, and picnic tables;Installs, inspects and maintains playground equipment to ensure safe operating conditions for citizens as required;Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems as necessary;Maintains the City’s trails to ensure safe and easy access for City residents, including installing new trail systems, controlling weeds on existing trails, and keeping all trails clear of overgrowth and debris;Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required;Operates and maintains light and medium duty equipment and trucks appropriate to the functional area of assignment, including backhoes, front-end loaders, pickups, snow plows, mowers, tractors, brush chippers, and other related equipment;Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed;Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the work day;Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. Provides outstanding customer service to City of Bozeman residents, employees, and customers;Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
High School Diploma or GED; andAt least 1-3 years-experience in maintenance, construction and repair of park-related grounds, trails and related buildings; and in the operation, service and minor repair of a variety of light and heavy duty equipment, including turf and trail equipment, and general shop equipment; orAny combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Valid Montana State Driver's License; specified positions may require an appropriate level commercial license with appropriate certifications; andCertifications specific to the functional areas may be required;Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory response to appropriate post conditional offer process;Pre-employment drug testing may be required.
