Park Maintenance Worker Seasonal

Closing Date: March 31, 2025

Wage: $17.00 to $18.50 per hour

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Operates a variety of mowing equipment utilized in maintenance of the park’s grounds, maintenance and repair activities and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The listed examples may not include all duties performed by incumbents in this class.

• Ensures equipment is in working order.
• Completes Park improvement projects with other county staff and STS crews
• Clean debris from parks and trails
• Mows Park properties and maintenance of mowing equipment.
• Visually inspects parks for hazards or deficiencies.
• Performs a variety of other duties including routing cleaning of buildings, restrooms and shelters
• Operates mowing equipment.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to Parks and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
• Cleans equipment and keeps in good working order, changes oil in mowers as necessary.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Class D driver’s license and insurance

Pass background check

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the procedures for routine/preventive maintenance of County equipment

Knowledge of Department safety policies and practices.

Some knowledge of intermediate mechanics

Ability to perform physical labor over extended periods of time.

Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to equipment operations

Knowledge of the methods, materials and tools uses in the maintenance of equipment

Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

Special Requirements

-Regular and timely work attendance

-Ability to work weekends and holidays if needed

-Regular scheduled hours are Monday-Fridays (7:00am-3:30pm)

-20-40 hours per week

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Phone, light equipment, automobile, power tools, hand tools, shop equipment, motorized vehicles and equipment.   May operate mowers, tractors, chainsaw.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work mostly in outside weather conditions.   Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.  The employee is required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is constantly exposed to fumes, noise, vibration, heat, humidity, cold, dust, odors, and dirty conditions.  The employee is exposed to electrical shock, is required to use safety equipment, and may be exposed to chemicals.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly works in an outdoor setting.  The noise level can be moderately noisy, especially when mowing and ear protection is required.

GENERAL STATEMENT:

Applicants for appointment to this position will be required to submit a formal application and may be subject to rating of education and experience, oral interview and/or reference check. Job related tests may be required of any applicant. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute and employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Salary : $17 - $19