Parks Maintenance

SUMMARY:

Parks Maintenance is a full-time hourly position under the supervision of the Parks Director. Parks Maintenance performs various manual tasks associated with the maintenance and construction of parks and other City facilities and grounds. Parks Maintenance operates City vehicles and equipment to perform daily work.

This position’s characteristics and work schedule will vary depending on weather, seasonal events, and other conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs various tasks associated with infrastructure construction and maintenance.

· Operates a variety of hand and power tools in the completion of assigned tasks.

· Operates tractors, mowers, line trimmers, and other types of equipment.

· Performs operator maintenance on various assigned equipment.

· Maintains a neat and orderly work area.

· Assists in all parks and recreation projects as required.

· Performs all duties in accordance with departmental safety procedures.

· Assists other departments when needed.

· Represents the City and department by performing a wide variety of functions at meetings, occasions, and public events.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge of

• Proper cleaning, maintenance, and servicing of equipment.
• Safe practices, procedures, worksite safety, and traffic laws.
• Parks Department policies and procedures for installation, maintenance, and safe operation of assigned equipment.

Skill in

• Operating tools/equipment properly to prevent accidents and damage to property.
• Operating small power (gas/electric) tools.
• Attention to detail and good decision-making.
• Analytical understanding and problem-solving.

Ability to

• Physical ability to tolerate strenuous and dangerous work environments.
• To communicate and interact both verbally and written.
• Develop and maintain effective work relationships with individuals from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds in other agencies, City employees, and the general public.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Work as part of a team.
• To complete work projects on time and in an effective manner.
• Handle emergency situations, work pressure, and stress.
• Follow all procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Meet the physical demands of the position.

EDUCATION/LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Two (2) years of post-high school technical training or equivalent job experience is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires a forty (40) hour workweek. Scheduled work hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary according to weather conditions or by supervisory authorization.
• The employee may be subject to emergency call-ins.
• Have the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during urgent or emergency situations.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing are required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• The employee is required to use their hands to touch/manipulate, handle, or feel.
• The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Performs bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, kneeling, and reaching ground level and overhead.
• Holds and grips objects and is subject to working in awkward positions and prolonged walking, sitting, or standing.
• Lifts and/or carries up to sixty (60) pounds, pushes and/or pulls up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance as required.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Adequate hearing ability for working in dangerous areas.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee may be

• Exposed to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, dust, fumes, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles of organic and inorganic nature.
• Exposed to slippery or uneven walking surfaces and other types of terrain.
• Exposed to vibration and constant and extreme noise that is usually moderate to loud.
• Exposed to mechanical hazards associated with equipment repair and electrical hazards.
• Subject to safety hazards due to traffic, weather, and other conditions encountered in daily Parks operations.

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29,000.00 - $34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29,000 - $34,000