What are the responsibilities and job description for the Playground Equipment Service Worker position at City of Glendale (AZ)?
About Us: | ||
The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas:
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The Role: | ||
Operates heavy construction equipment in the Parks Division and performs semi-skilled and skilled construction, inspection, maintenance and repair work in assigned area of responsibility. | ||
Salary: | ||
This position is:
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Benefits: | ||
| The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY25 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information. | ||
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave: | ||
Regular status positions offer:
* Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day. | ||
Retirement: | ||
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
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Why Choose Glendale: | ||
The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently. At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future. | ||
- Inspects playground equipment for hazard identification and safety compliance.
- Documents any damage to playground equipment and determines procedure to bring equipment into compliance.
- Interfaces with playground equipment manufacture to order replacement parts and/or replace sections of equipment.
- Assembles and installs bike racks, benches, tables, signage and gates.
- Performs welding repair and fabrication on various parks and recreation equipment.
- Repairs drinking fountains; replaces or rebuilds valves, water lines, and other parts; unclogs drains.
- Operates power tools to repair equipment.
- Operates heavy construction equipment including front-end loader, backhoe, and trencher.
- Sets up preventative maintenance schedule on playground equipment.
- Performs minor repair and routine maintenance on the equipment such as cleaning, fueling, maintaining tire pressure, and inspecting engine, transmission, steering, brakes, and hydraulic system.
- Keeps daily log on work done.
- Pours concrete and finishes concrete.
- Installs and/or repairs chain link fence and poles.
- Installs and repairs playground equipment.
- Digs holes for trees and assists in planting.
- Operates city vehicles which requires a valid Arizona Driver License (Class D).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment and a minimum of one year in fence installation and repair and one year of concrete work.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.Knowledge of:
- Playground layout and design, safety surfacing, and infrastructure and safety practices and management
- Operation of heavy construction equipment
- Hazards, safety rules and precautions associated with the operation of heavy equipment and in public works construction and maintenance
- Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation
- Chain link fence repair and installation
- Concrete pouring and leveling
Ability to:
- Test and re-certify every three years for Certified Playground Safety Inspector
- Install and repair playground equipment Coordinate eye-hand-foot movements
- Fill out reports, daily logs and journals
- Perform heavy lifting up to 75 lbs
- Work at a height of 6 to 8 feet off a stepladder
- Stretch chain link fence and perform total installation and repair
- Pour and finish concrete
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Operate city vehicles which requires a valid Arizona Driver License (Class D).
Special Requirements:
- Certification on the National Playground Safety Institute's Certified Playground Safety Inspectors' Course and Examination within 6 months of hire.
- Class D Arizona Driver License.
- This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing.
Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational
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This position 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 position change.Requires climbing up into equipment, bending, stooping, crawling, and lifting of up to 75 pounds. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles which require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Requires working in heavy traffic, exposure to dust, hot weather, hazardous materials and driving on uneven and rough surfaces.
Salary : $49,446 - $74,169
