Park/ Facilities Maintenance Worker

Job Title: Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker

Department: Recreation

Starting Salary: $23.75 per hour

Hours: including evenings, weekends, and holidays

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs responsible semiskilled work conducting building maintenance assignments, resurfacing ice, cleaning buildings and grounds, and/or repairing parks and playgrounds; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Performing a variety of tasks involving the cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds; resurfacing ice and maintaining ice surfacing equipment; securing park, playgrounds and facilities; maintaining playground equipment and related areas; assisting customers.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Waters grass and plants as needed; removes snow from sidewalks; vacuums buildings.
• Sets-up and takes down rooms for activities and meetings; returns furniture and equipment to storage area after use; moves office furniture and building equipment.
• Maintains building; cleans restrooms and locker rooms; ensures buildings and playgrounds are clean and litter free.
• Monitors building and cleaning supplies; informs Building Managers of supply needs.
• Rakes and cleans playground surfaces; adds sand, gravel, and related playground material as required.
• Maintains baseball and soccer fields; paints foul lines and drag lines.
• Maintains playground equipment; performs limited carpentry and repair work; installs and maintains signs.
• Operates power tools and specialized landscaping and maintenance equipment.
• Opens and closes skating rink, playgrounds, tennis courts and swimming pool; sharpens ice skates; replaces skate laces.
• Ensures security of park, playgrounds, and related facilities.
• Operates ice resurfacing equipment; ensures ice is smooth for figure skating, hockey and public skating.
• Maintains temperature of ice and rink area; ensures compressors are operating properly.
• Assists customers; helps customers locate locker rooms; responds to customers questions on ice rink policies, schedules, hours of operation, etc.
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of ice resurfacing and maintenance practices and procedures; general knowledge of practices and procedures involved in the maintenance of buildings, playgrounds, and parks; general knowledge in the use of common hand and power tools; general knowledge of the safe operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment; ability to read and communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to perform medium and heavy physical work; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with associates and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings and playgrounds, and in the use of related equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of 75 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

None.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

The City of Shaker Heights does not hire individuals who use or test positive for tobacco or nicotine products.

Application available online at shakeronline.com

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24