What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Specialist I position at City of Caldwell (ID)?
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The City of Caldwell Parks Department is looking for two Maintenance Specialists I to join their team. Individuals will perform basic physical tasks associated with the maintenance of City parks, buildings and related areas as assigned; perform related work as required. This is the first level of the Parks Maintenance Specialist job family. Employees in this classification are entry-level and perform basic park maintenance. The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform manual work associated with the repair, maintenance and beautification of city parks or related areas. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Parks Superintendent and day to day assignments from the Parks Supervisor. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment, which may involve adverse weather conditions and related hazards.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Plants trees, bushes and other plants and grass;Mows, waters, and rakes grass;Trims fence lines and the banks of drainage ditches;Collects litter and debris;Empties park garbage cans and hauls the collected waste to the parks dumpster;Uses hand tools such as picks, shovels and rakes;Operates power equipment, including chain saws, edgers, weed eaters, push and riding mowers, back hoes and field painters; Informs supervisor of any needed repairs and/or maintenance;Cleans and weeds flower beds, mulches around flowers and waters as appropriate;Prunes flowers and related shrubbery as necessary;Cleans and paints concession stands, field houses and related Parks and Recreation facilities;May assist in repairs of windows, doors, and other fixtures; Assists in performing installation of water lines, irrigation systems, fencing, tee boxes, flag poles, benches and picnic tables;Monitors and maintains equipment in a safe operating condition and reports all damages to supervisor;Checks and maintains air, oil, fuel, spark plugs, mower blades, tires etc.;Cleans equipment and work area;Assists in the sets up of City holiday lights display; Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;Attends approved meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities; Performs other related duties as assigned.
The City of Caldwell Parks Department is looking for two Maintenance Specialists I to join their team. Individuals will perform basic physical tasks associated with the maintenance of City parks, buildings and related areas as assigned; perform related work as required. This is the first level of the Parks Maintenance Specialist job family. Employees in this classification are entry-level and perform basic park maintenance. The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform manual work associated with the repair, maintenance and beautification of city parks or related areas. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Parks Superintendent and day to day assignments from the Parks Supervisor. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment, which may involve adverse weather conditions and related hazards.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Plants trees, bushes and other plants and grass;Mows, waters, and rakes grass;Trims fence lines and the banks of drainage ditches;Collects litter and debris;Empties park garbage cans and hauls the collected waste to the parks dumpster;Uses hand tools such as picks, shovels and rakes;Operates power equipment, including chain saws, edgers, weed eaters, push and riding mowers, back hoes and field painters; Informs supervisor of any needed repairs and/or maintenance;Cleans and weeds flower beds, mulches around flowers and waters as appropriate;Prunes flowers and related shrubbery as necessary;Cleans and paints concession stands, field houses and related Parks and Recreation facilities;May assist in repairs of windows, doors, and other fixtures; Assists in performing installation of water lines, irrigation systems, fencing, tee boxes, flag poles, benches and picnic tables;Monitors and maintains equipment in a safe operating condition and reports all damages to supervisor;Checks and maintains air, oil, fuel, spark plugs, mower blades, tires etc.;Cleans equipment and work area;Assists in the sets up of City holiday lights display; Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;Attends approved meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities; Performs other related duties as assigned.
