PARK SERVICE WORKER

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
This is a semi-skilled work in a variety of parks maintenance activities. Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of general laboring and maintenance work in the care and upkeep of the park grounds, roadways, recreational facilities and athletic fields. Work involves the operation of specific trucks, tractors, mowers, and similar equipment incidental to work assignments. General supervision is received from a supervisor who assigns and reviews the work. Work is reviewed while in progress and through observation of results obtained.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s License Required – N

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
# Code Essential Functions
1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice.
2 M Performs manual tasks such as operation of weed-eaters, chain saw, mows grass with hand mowers, picks up litter and clears unused land for development.
3 M Does pick and shovel work in grading, patching and otherwise maintaining, improved and unimproved roads; applies cold patch or hot mix asphalt and impacts by hand; operates equipment incidental to work assignments.
4 M Assist in dragging, repairing and marking of athletic field; assists in the erection and installation of playground apparatus; paints interiors and exteriors of shelter houses, and similar structures.
5 M Waters, cultivates, plants, prunes, and trims trees, flowers and shrubs, picks up and disposes of tree limbs, trash and other debris, repairs fences, backstops, playground apparatus, benches and other park equipment.

JOB CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Organization Responsibility Level EMPLOYEE
Data Responsibility Compares or inspects items against a standard.
People Responsibility Follows instructions and orders of supervisor.
Assets Responsibility Responsible for only small quantities of low-cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible.
Experience-Related Requirements Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month.
Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Mathematical Requirements Uses basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.
Communications Requirements Comprehends simple signs, labels, symbols; understands routine lists of instructions when explained; little or no reading or writing required by the job; basic speaking skills not necessarily including complete sentences.
Judgement Requirements Makes very few decisions, affecting only the individual; works in a very stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions.
Complexity of Work Performs semi-routine work, following procedures, with occasional problems; requires normal attention for accurate results.
Impact of Errors Impact of decisions is minor - affects only those in immediate work area.
Physical Demands Light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis; or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Equipment Usage Handles or uses machines, tools, or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience such as large shop equipment and machines, firefighting apparatus, protective equipment, gang mowers, tractors, vehicles, police vehicles or light trucks, firearms, computers, peripherals, medical or dental equipment, software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, or custom applications, switchboard; or may repair power tools and light equipment and office machines.
Unavoidable Hazards Operates vehicles in urban areas where heavy vehicle traffic is prevalent such as driving delivery truck to deliver mail and parcels within city; or works in proximity to moving mechanical parts such as in wood working or metal working shop.
Safety of Others Some responsibility for safety and health of others and/or for occasional enforcement of the standards of public safety or health.

Position : 3209002

Code : 3209-4

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PARK MAINTENANCE

Grade : NE 101

Job Family : 37-3011.00 LANDSCAPING & GROUN

Job Class : PARK SERVICE WORKER

Posting Start : 03/24/2025

Posting End : 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $13.39-$16.74