What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Maintenance Worker I (Part-Time) position at City of Galt?
ABOUT GALT
Incorporated in 1946, Galt is a growing community with approximately 26,000 residents located approximately 20 miles south of Sacramento along Highway 99. The City is led by five elected council members, the Mayor being appointed. Galt offers affordable housing with a small town atmosphere, perfect for raising young families as well as a great opportunity for new businesses.
The City is known for its annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks and the Winter Bird Festival. We also offer the Galt Market, an open air market held every Tuesday and Wednesday offering great deals on fresh fruits and vegetables, clothing, home furnishings and much more.
Sports and Recreation are key to Galt's quality of life. Enhanced by its mild seasonal climate and numerous parks, Galt features a variety of activities for youth and adults such as t-ball, baseball, football, soccer, swimming and swim lessons, karate, exercise classes and many more choices to meet the needs of the community.
The City of Galt is located in the heart of the Delta Recreation Area in Northern, California. Thirty minutes away are the Sierra Foothills and the Sacramento Delta. Reno, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the CA coast are all within a two hour drive making Galt a recreational haven for boat lovers and outdoorsmen alike.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Galt is currently accepting applications for:
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I (PART-TIME)
The City is seeking a motivated individual who excels at being a team player with a can do attitude. The ideal candidate will have the ability to efficiently perform a variety of park construction, maintenance, or repair work.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct or general supervision from the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Parks Superintendent. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May give general direction to a small work crew.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry-level for the Parks Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents work initially under direct supervision and receive detailed instructions and training on assignments. Incumbents generally work within an established framework of set procedures in performing assigned tasks. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.
- Participates in the work of a crew that maintains, repairs, and cleans parks, facilities, and other City rights-of-way, including the trimming, seeding, planting, weeding, watering, irrigation checks and repairs, pruning and cultivation of trees, shrubs, and other landscaped areas.
- Performs shrub and flower bed maintenance, including planting, watering, fertilizing, and maintaining landscaped areas such as bushes, trees, flowers, and shrubs; performs weed abatement using a chemical sprayer.
- Trims and prunes bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks and signs, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, or shrub.
- Removes fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
- Monitors City swimming pool system; verifies pool chemistry and adds chemicals or adjusts system as necessary to meet standards; ensures the pool remains clean and safe for public usage.
- Picks up and removes debris from parks; maintains athletic fields and landscape areas throughout the City.
- Maintains, replaces, repairs, and installs, recreation equipment in parks.
- Prepares department memos, presentations, and reports as needed.
- Maintains accurate logs, reports, and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Receives and acts upon complaints, referrals, and concerns from the public; responds to and performs work in emergency situations as required.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, systems, and appurtenances similar to those in a municipal environment.
- Basic mathematics.
- Basic computer software related to work.
- English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
- Safe driving rules and practices.
- Perform semi-skilled modification, maintenance, and repair work to City facilities, swimming pools, park sites, and equipment.
- Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
- Use and maintain tools and equipment related to the work skillfully and safely.
- Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance.
- Learn applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written reports of work performed.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone or radio, and in writing.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience in park construction, maintenance, or repair work.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Possession of Adult, Child, & Infant First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, within one (1) year of date of hire.
Licenses and certificates listed below are desirable, but not required at the time of appointment. However, at the discretion of the City and depending upon business necessity, certain persons in this class may be required to obtain any of the below listed licenses, certificates, or specialized education and training within a specified timeframe.
- Possession of a Pool Operator Certification (CPO).
- Possession of Playground Safety Inspector Certification.
- Possession of Pesticide Qualified Applicator Certification.
- Possession of Tree Trimming Certification.
- Possession of Horticulture Certification – Turf Grass.
- Possession of Horticulture Certification – Landscape Management.
- Possession of Electrical Technologies Certification.
- Possession of Irrigation Technician Certification.
- Possession of Traffic Control Technician Certification from American Traffic Safety Services Association.
- Possession of Backflow Device Tester Certification.
Salary : $21 - $26
