What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks & Properties Tech I position at City of Wasilla?
The City of Wasilla is currently recruiting for openings in Public Works as a Parks and Properties Technician I.
As a Parks and Properties Tech I, you will be required to perform ground maintenance activities, basic carpentry in repair of structures, and service equipment by performing routine maintenance and repairs. Every summer, you will aid in overseeing 3-5 seasonal employees in work crews performing various ground maintenance assignments. For more information on job duties, please see the essential functions below.
Note: having a Class A CDL is highly preferred.
Your schedule will be Monday-Friday 7:00 am- 3:30 pm with a half hour unpaid lunch. You will be working with a crew of three other Tech I's, under the supervision of a Tech II and the Maintenance Supervisor.
This is an exempt, full-time position with benefits. The Parks and Property Tech I is an IUOE Local 302 represented full-time benefitted position with the City of Wasilla and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Perform all tasks and assignments in accordance with City of Wasilla’s safety program.
- With little or no supervision, perform ground maintenance activities by mowing lawns, planting flower beds, hanging flower baskets, planting, and pruning trees, trimming hedges, removing weeds, watering grounds, raking, and disposing of leaves and refuse.
- Design and install floral displays in indoor and outdoor settings by planning flowerbeds and planting flowers and decorative flower gardens.
- Knowledge of plants (annual, and perennials), and trees that grow in this climate.
- Maintain Wasilla Aurora Cemetery by mowing, tree removal, grave leveling, sod cutting and placement and remediation.
- Drive tractors with mower attachment to maintain park landscapes and City property. Operate backhoe to dig trenches for water and irrigation system.
- Order necessary supplies as needed.
- Carry out staff management function by scheduling, organizing, training, and directing temporary summer workers and/or volunteers.
- Service equipment by performing routine maintenance and repairs. Replace worn or damaged parts such as hoses, wiring and belts in machines and equipment such as truck or riding mower.
- Support other departments when needed.
- Assist performing minor facility construction improvement, repair, and maintenance such as painting, minor plumbing, electrical, masonry, carpentry, and welding.
- Assist in performing preventive maintenance and repairs such as replacing light bulbs and replacing ballast as needed. Replacing filters on HVAC units as needed. Testing emergency lighting and repairing as needed.
- Perform basic rough and finished carpentry work in construction and repair of structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, roofs, and shelves.
- Remove broken glass, replace windows and door hardware, replace, or arrange for replacement of glass for windows, doors, and light fixtures.
- Perform basic electrical repair and trouble-shoot wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, and appliances, repair lighting systems, inspect electrical systems for unsafe conditions.
- Identify and perform basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks, open clogged lines, and drains, replace minor parts, maintain, and monitor septic system, apply, and prepare various surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain, and repair wall coverings.
- Paint and repair exterior and interior walls.
- Perform winter snow removal of facility parking lots and sidewalks.
- Operate City-owned vehicles, manual digging tools, and hand and power tools.
- Maintain vehicles and equipment.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- A minimum of three years experience in construction and/or maintenance, or any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described, including related work experience in one or more of the building trades.
- Possess working knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
- One year experience in parks, buildings, and grounds maintenance.
- Experience operating small equipment and hand tools.
- Must possess current First Aid and CPR certifications within 45 days of hire.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license (Class B CDL preferred) at time of application and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
- Must provide a current (dated within 30 days of request) driving record from the state in which driver’s license is held.
- Must obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver's License (Class B CDL preferred) by time of hire and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, color, and depth perception.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Some overtime, weekend, and/or an on-call status may be required.
Scope and Accountability/Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct and schedule work of temporary laborers, train temporary laborers in their duties and safety procedures required for their position. Recommend purchase of supplies based on respective area of expertise in grounds maintenance. Perform work in accordance with approved City of Wasilla maintenance and operation procedures and safety regulations.
Salary : $58,926 - $86,008
