What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Maintenance I position at City of Rapid City?
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The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for beautifying, operating and maintaining park and recreation assets (parks, trails and recreation facilities) as well as implementing year-round recreation programs for all ages. The Department is also responsible for park maintenance and the City's urban forest. It is the mission of the Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department to make Rapid City a better place to live, work and play.
Please visit the Parks and Recreation Department for additional information.
The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. For a detailed benefit summary, click here. This position is part of the AFSCME Union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first. ABOUT OUR JOB
Parks Maintenance I is responsible for maintaining City owned property.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
We know your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you meet the following minimum requirements.
Qualifications:
The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for beautifying, operating and maintaining park and recreation assets (parks, trails and recreation facilities) as well as implementing year-round recreation programs for all ages. The Department is also responsible for park maintenance and the City's urban forest. It is the mission of the Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department to make Rapid City a better place to live, work and play.
Please visit the Parks and Recreation Department for additional information.
The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. For a detailed benefit summary, click here. This position is part of the AFSCME Union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first. ABOUT OUR JOB
Parks Maintenance I is responsible for maintaining City owned property.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, facilities, grounds, and cemetery.
- Operates equipment such as lawnmowers, weed trimmers, chain saws, air compressors, jackhammers, snow blowers, skid steer loaders and attachments, mini excavators, pickup trucks, and dump trucks.
- Repairs and remodels structures such as buildings, fences, arbors & playground equipment by using hand and power tools.
- Landscape areas by planting trees, placing mulch, laying rock & sod.
- Operates and maintains systems that may include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and computer controls, functions and/or operations.
- Performs basic maintenance on equipment. This may include replacing light bulbs, washing windows, etc.
- Sets up and tears-down for events
- Mixes and applies pesticides
- Performs all aspects of custodial duties such as cleaning restrooms, picnic shelters, removing trash, cleaning, scrubbing, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming
- Acts as lead worker for part-time park maintenance crews.
We know your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you meet the following minimum requirements.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one-year related experience and/or training in facility maintenance, facility repair, and small to heavy equipment operations.
A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate to fulfill the role and responsibilities of this position will be considered.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Employees are required to obtain the following licenses:
- Class B Commercial Driver License, must obtain within first 180 days of employment.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, must obtain within first 180 days of employment.
- Prior to promotion to a Park Maintenance II employees are required to complete the SDSU Extension Master Gardener Training.
Salary : $22
