Maintenance Worker I (Parks and Recreation)

City of Somerton

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Worker I

Department: Parks & Recreation

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 8

Salary Range: $14.70

SUMMARY: Under close supervision, assists with general labor and maintenance tasks in various City departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from Parks & Recreation Director and or Crew Leader.

• Cuts grass and trims weeds on city property and parks.

• Digs flower beds and plants flowers.

• Constructs decorative flower garden borders from wood.

• Cleans buildings, washes windows, and empties trash cans.

• Paints interior and exterior walls and trim.

• Operates various light and medium-duty equipment such as trucks, loader, small tractors, forklifts, front end loader, dump trucks, mowers, drills, and hand tools in the completion of repair, maintenance, and construction tasks as assigned.

• Drives truck and loads fallen tree limbs and roadside trash onto truck and delivers refuse to landfill.

• Maintains and repairs recreation and municipal buildings' plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches and fuses.

• Repairs or replaces sprinkler systems, playground equipment and fences.

• Replaces worn or damaged parts such as hoses, wiring, and belts in machines and equipment such as truck, push mowers, and riding mower.

• Athletic Field Maintenance: level and drag fields, mark fields for athletic events, lay out lines and arrange bleachers for seating.

• Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

· One (1) year of grounds and landscaping maintenance experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.

• City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.

• Methods, tools, and equipment used in parks, facilities, and grounds maintenance.

• Proper use and storage of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.

• City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, and facility locations.

Skill In:

• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Identifying mechanical problems and making basic adjustments and repairs to tools and equipment.
• Identifying plants, pests, agronomy diseases, and unsafe conditions.
• Troubleshooting repairs on water and irrigation systems and equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining safe work zones in public spaces and roadways.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with co-workers.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

· A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

· Work is performed indoors and outdoors at work sites throughout the city.

· Required to perform skilled technical repair and maintenance work.

· May be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.

· May be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment.

· Safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15