PARKS MAINT WORKER

**This is a full-time seasonal position.
Employees will work for nine months each year and receive full benefits from the City of Helena.**

Job Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled and/or skilled tasks in the maintenance and landscape work of city parks; operations and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment, vehicles and tools; and construction and maintenance of Parks buildings, structures and facilities.

Essential Duties: These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties the incumbent may be assigned.
Duty I: Parks Maintenance Operations

60% Time
Essential
Tasks :

• This position is responsible for turf management such as mowing, aerating, fertilizing, top dressing, edging and weed spraying
• Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot irrigation and plumbing systems.
• Maintaining various equipment and tools used in the performance of these duties by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after each use and reporting any problems or needs to supervisor.
• Remove trash and empty garbage receptacles at all park locations and facilities.

Duty 2: Secondary Maintenance Operations

40% Time
Essential
Tasks :

• This position will perform carpentry, plumbing, heating and electrical maintenance of parks buildings, facilities, and structures.
• May inspect and/or make repairs to play equipment to ensure that all aspects of the equipment are safe and function safely; maintains records related to inspection and maintenance of such structures.
• This position clears snow/ice from various sidewalks, steps, and other walkways, including the Last Chance Pedestrian Mall. Occasional call-out outside of normal scheduled work time such as nights, weekends, holidays, and storms as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance operations at Last Chance Splash Water Park. Working as or with a Certified Pool Operator to ensure the safe operations and cleanliness of the water, deck and buildings.
• Construct and repair concrete pads and sidewalks including excavation, backfill, proper shoring and barricading.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to this Position:

Knowledge of:

• Underground irrigation systems, pumps, backflow water regulators and current laws and regulations regarding water systems
• Proper use and maintenance of equipment used in ground maintenance and building construction
• Building maintenance and construction practices.
• Mechanical and electrical systems, outdoor lighting, heating and air handling units, pumps, plumbing and public address systems.
• Project management and planning for the ordering, arrival and distribution of necessary materials, equipment and staff for a timely completion of projects.
• Grounds keeping methods, tree maintenance, and weed control.

Skill or ability to:

• Drive and operate a motor vehicle, various mowers, forklift, snow plow, ATV’s etc.
• Recognize and plan for the needs of park facilities.
• Read and work from blueprints and sketches, draw maps and record measurements.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with City employees, supervisors and the public.
• Perform strenuous manual labor under adverse weather conditions when necessary.
• Drive city vehicle/equipment in a safe manner and abide by applicable laws and regulations.

Physical Demands:
Work usually involves performing vigorous manual labor which likely includes kneeling, twisting, crawling, climbing, standing and walking. Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. Ability to drive to different locations. This position works outside frequently in all weather conditions. This position is exposed to a variety of hazards and dangers: works with power/hand tools, confining work spaces, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards.
Safety
Performs all functions in a safe manner and according to policies and procedures. Participates fully with safety trainings. Reports unsafe work conditions and practices, work-related injuries, illnesses, and near-misses as soon as possible to assigned supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience and Training):
This position requires a minimum of high school graduation or equivalent and one to two years of experience in parks maintenance tasks. Other relevant combinations of education and work experience may be evaluated on an individual basis.
License or Certificate:
Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record at the time of hire and have the ability to obtain a valid MT driver’s license within six months of hire.

The following licenses or certificates are desired: