Utility Worker - Parks

Performs field work related to parks maintenance, recreational activities and special events.

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Assists field crews with maintenance and repairs of parks, including landscaping, equipment repairs, athletic facilities, turf management issues, and addresses safety issues.
2. Operates hand tools, weed eaters, mowers, and other various equipment types used for division.
3. Maintains all equipment, vehicles, tools, etc. in proper, safe, and clean working order.
4. Maintains and repairs picnic tables, fences, benches, trash cans, walkways, playground equipment and other park items.
5. Performs the job in a safe manner and in compliance with policies, procedures, work and safety rules and the employee handbook.
6. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

1. Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and facility systems.
2. Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment.
3. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
4. Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
5. Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
6. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
7. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.
8. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
9. Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
10. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
11. Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
12. Ability to work as a member of a team.
13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
14. Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
15. Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.

 Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Must have high school diploma.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must have driving record sufficient for coverage by City’s auto liability carrier.

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Employee Services. 

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; requires strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to digging, shoveling, sweeping, raking, hauling, crawling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
• Work may be performed above or below ground, to include confined spaces.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• May be subject to hazardous chemicals/pesticides.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions, and live animals, noise, vibrations, airborne materials.  

Salary : $36,400 - $45,864