PARKS/REC GROUNDS Maint SEASONAL/PT

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $10.00-$11.00 / hr DOE

Position Summary

The primary function of an employee in this position is to perform maintenance, repair, and service work on City park and golf course grounds and buildings, including equipment, machinery, irrigation systems, and playground structures. Additional duties include soil and plant cultivation, cleanup duties and public restroom cleaning and maintenance. The position is seasonal and work is performed under the direct supervision of the Golf Foreman or Parks & Recreation Supervisor. An employee in this position may be assigned to other duties in the Citys Parks & Recreation Department. The principal duties of this position are performed in an outdoor environment that may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools, heavy equipment and exposure to hazardous and allergenic materials. The working hours vary and may include weekends, evenings and holidays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair work on restrooms, playground equipment, and picnic areas;
• Performs general grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weeding, aerating, and application of herbicides and fertilizers;
• Performs general landscape and cleanup duties, including trash and debris removal;
• Maintains and cleans public restroom facilities;
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs benches, picnic tables, receptacles, playground structures, and signs;
• Maintains park settings, trees, playgrounds, and other planting areas;
• Assists with tree planting, trimming, pruning, and removal;
• Maintains and repairs motorized, mechanical and grounds keeping equipment;
• Performs scheduled maintenance and repair of automated irrigation systems;
• Provides facility and equipment security; repairs vandalism and other damage;
• Assists during construction projects;
• Provides information and answers inquiries from the public;
• Sets up for reservations and special events;
• Maintains compliance with Federal, State, County, City and other applicable public health, environmental and safety standards;
• Performs other related duties as required;

Specialized Knowledge

Acceptable Experience and Training

Essential Physical Abilities

Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, manual dexterity and personal mobility and stamina, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to :

Sufficient visual acuity required by this job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $10 - $11