What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER position at City of Sierra Vista, AZ?
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BENEFITS
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DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
Definition & Essential Functions
Under immediate supervision, maintains landscaped areas in and around City sports fields, City buildings and grounds, community parks, traffic islands, roadsides, and other duties as assigned. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.
Essential functions included in the job description may include the following tasks, knowledges, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Tasks
- Prunes trees, trims shrubs, mows, and edges.
- Responsible for trash and weed control.
- Supervising Department of Correction (D.O.C.) workers (as utilized).
- Performs sports field maintenance, including irrigation system installation and repairs.
- Performs sprinkler and drip irrigation repairs and adjustments, fencing, top dressing, and base/plate/anchor installation.
- Assists with over seeding, aerating, and mowing operations.
- Assists with parks construction work, including pouring concrete, framing, painting, plumbing, roofing, paving blocks, and electrical repair.
- Performs routine maintenance of equipment, tools, and vehicles.
- Assists in assembling new and/or repairing existing playground equipment.
- Helps with set-up and operation of special events.
- Maintains municipal sports facilities.
- Repairs bleachers, backstops, and fencing.
- Sprays herbicides for pre-emergent and spot spraying of weeds, utilizing various chemicals, within landscaped areas.
- Plants trees, shrubs, and turf; maintains landscape, crushed granite, and rocks.
- Lines and drags baseball infields; installs new sports fields.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics
- Basic construction and maintenance practices, methods, and techniques.
- Grounds keeping, landscaping, and building maintenance practices and techniques.
- Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
- Operating mowers, blowers, weed trimmers, other small equipment and tractors.
- Following oral and written instructions.
- Using common hand and power tools.
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions while performing vigorous physical activities.
Qualifications
The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.
1011 N. Coronado Drive
Sierra Vista, Arizona, 85635
520-439-2151
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
Definition & Essential Functions
Under immediate supervision, maintains landscaped areas in and around City sports fields, City buildings and grounds, community parks, traffic islands, roadsides, and other duties as assigned. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.
Essential functions included in the job description may include the following tasks, knowledges, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Tasks
- Prunes trees, trims shrubs, mows, and edges.
- Responsible for trash and weed control.
- Supervising Department of Correction (D.O.C.) workers (as utilized).
- Performs sports field maintenance, including irrigation system installation and repairs.
- Performs sprinkler and drip irrigation repairs and adjustments, fencing, top dressing, and base/plate/anchor installation.
- Assists with over seeding, aerating, and mowing operations.
- Assists with parks construction work, including pouring concrete, framing, painting, plumbing, roofing, paving blocks, and electrical repair.
- Performs routine maintenance of equipment, tools, and vehicles.
- Assists in assembling new and/or repairing existing playground equipment.
- Helps with set-up and operation of special events.
- Maintains municipal sports facilities.
- Repairs bleachers, backstops, and fencing.
- Sprays herbicides for pre-emergent and spot spraying of weeds, utilizing various chemicals, within landscaped areas.
- Plants trees, shrubs, and turf; maintains landscape, crushed granite, and rocks.
- Lines and drags baseball infields; installs new sports fields.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics
- Basic construction and maintenance practices, methods, and techniques.
- Grounds keeping, landscaping, and building maintenance practices and techniques.
- Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
- Operating mowers, blowers, weed trimmers, other small equipment and tractors.
- Following oral and written instructions.
- Using common hand and power tools.
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions while performing vigorous physical activities.
Qualifications
The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.
The City of Sierra Vista offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
Medical Insurance City pays 100% of the health plan premium for employees.
Dental Insurance City pays 100% of the dental plan premium for employees.
Short-Term Disability City pays 100% of the short-term disability plan premium for employees.
Life Insurance City provides $50,000 in term life insurance with up to $250,000 in additional insurance available for purchase by the employee.
Other Benefits City offers vision insurance, AFLAC, Legal Shield, education assistance, and health club membership discount.
Retirement City of Sierra Vista participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); a defined benefit plan. Mandatory employee contribution rate is currently 12.41%.
Police and Fire personnel participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Mandatory employee contribution rate range is currently 7.65% - 11.65% depending on eligible tier with PSPRS.
All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation plan.
Vacation Employees earn twelve vacation days per year, available for use after six months, with increases to accrual rates in five-year service increments.
Additional Time Off/Sick Leave Employees earn twelve paid sick days per year for use after one month.
Holidays Employees are provided twelve paid holidays per year.
1011 N. Coronado Drive
Sierra Vista, Arizona, 85635
520-439-2151
Salary : $35,755
