What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Technician (Germantown) position at Five Rivers MetroParks?
JOB
Provides a wide range of general maintenance, repair and gardening activities in assigned park areas. Maintains responsibility for the general upkeep, appearance and safety of park facilities and equipment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons with disabilities as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act.Performs landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, weeding, watering, planting, pruning and weed control.Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles.Performs general building maintenance.Assists in constructing and maintaining bridges, fences, trails, and other projects, and makes repairs to shelters and picnic tables. Installs posts and signs.Operates vehicles, grounds maintenance equipment, power tools, and various handtools to perform job responsibilities.Performs winter season duties including plowing and shoveling snow, and spreading salt. Conducts monthly inspections and files reports.Performs general custodial and janitorial duties, in offices, restrooms, shop areas and other facilities.Maintains service logs, task tracking, vehicle inspection sheets, daily check out sheets and other work records. Inputs information and uses computer software to generate records and reports.Works assigned schedules, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedules as required.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESProvides service to the public, responding to questions, offering assistance, and providing information.Collaborates internally, within and across departmental boundaries, to provide information and service to others in the organization to contribute to the effective operation of the agency and all staff .Works with other departments during special events.May be assigned to check water play operations, perform general maintenance and make minor repairs. Ensures pumps and chemical system is in good working order. May be assigned to set up, build and maintain ice rink.Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT OPERATEDTractors, riding and push mowers, brushhogs, trimmers, chippers, chain saws, loaders, fork lift, skid steers, boom lifts, utility vehicles, crack sealers, welding equipment, air compressors, handtools and other grounds and building maintenance tools and equipment. Computers. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions for prolonged periods. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee occasionally works with vibrating equipment.Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening test prior to employment.Five Rivers MetroParks is an EEO/AA employer that values diversity in the workplace.
Provides a wide range of general maintenance, repair and gardening activities in assigned park areas. Maintains responsibility for the general upkeep, appearance and safety of park facilities and equipment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons with disabilities as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act.Performs landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, weeding, watering, planting, pruning and weed control.Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles.Performs general building maintenance.Assists in constructing and maintaining bridges, fences, trails, and other projects, and makes repairs to shelters and picnic tables. Installs posts and signs.Operates vehicles, grounds maintenance equipment, power tools, and various handtools to perform job responsibilities.Performs winter season duties including plowing and shoveling snow, and spreading salt. Conducts monthly inspections and files reports.Performs general custodial and janitorial duties, in offices, restrooms, shop areas and other facilities.Maintains service logs, task tracking, vehicle inspection sheets, daily check out sheets and other work records. Inputs information and uses computer software to generate records and reports.Works assigned schedules, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedules as required.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESProvides service to the public, responding to questions, offering assistance, and providing information.Collaborates internally, within and across departmental boundaries, to provide information and service to others in the organization to contribute to the effective operation of the agency and all staff .Works with other departments during special events.May be assigned to check water play operations, perform general maintenance and make minor repairs. Ensures pumps and chemical system is in good working order. May be assigned to set up, build and maintain ice rink.Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT OPERATEDTractors, riding and push mowers, brushhogs, trimmers, chippers, chain saws, loaders, fork lift, skid steers, boom lifts, utility vehicles, crack sealers, welding equipment, air compressors, handtools and other grounds and building maintenance tools and equipment. Computers. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions for prolonged periods. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee occasionally works with vibrating equipment.Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening test prior to employment.Five Rivers MetroParks is an EEO/AA employer that values diversity in the workplace.
