What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Park Attendant position at Kearney, City of (NE)?
JOB
Position is open until filled. First review will be Thursday March 13, 2025.Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance and care of the parks and park facilities. Work varies, requiring interpretative judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operate various types of trucks and light equipment. Perform manual labor in the maintenance and care of street medians/corridors, park grounds, amenities, and facilities. Help maintain equipment used in the maintenance of turf and park grounds. Irrigate, water, mow, edge, aerate, control weeds, and maintain landscaped areas and turf. Maintain effective working relations with facility users. Assist with snow removal tasks. Perform other duties as assigned.SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: NoneESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)Assigned projects are performed properly and efficiently. (Daily)Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools to effectively maintain and care for shrubs, trees, plants and grass. (Daily)Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools used to perform maintenance tasks. (Daily)PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work Type: Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objectsClimbing/Balancing: Climbs inclines and ladders, uneven surfaces, balance requiredWalking: Extensive amount requiredStooping/Bending: FrequentlyStand/Sit: Sit about 20 percent of the timeReaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontalVision: Adequate to perform essential functionsColor Vision: Adequate to perform essential functionsHearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by earSpeech: Moderate need to express ideas by means of spoken wordEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates vehicles, equipment and tools requiring moderate abilityManual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment and tools requiring manual abilityESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/EXPOSURES: Inside/Outside: Work inside and outside (primarily outside)Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possibleWet/Dry: Adverse conditions possibleNoise/Vibrations: Equipment noiseHazards: Frequent exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, equipment, vehicles, sharp objects and heightFumes/Dust/Odors: Frequent exposure to dust; occasional exposure to fumes and odorsInfectious Diseases: Low exposureMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ability to read and comprehend written material.Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.Ability to organize information for concise written records.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED: Pickup, dump trucks, backhoe, tractors and attachments, bobcat, bucket truck, hand and power tools, two-way radios, sprayers, utility vehicles, mowers, weed whips, chain saw, tree spade and seeder.REMARKS: The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.
Position is open until filled. First review will be Thursday March 13, 2025.Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance and care of the parks and park facilities. Work varies, requiring interpretative judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operate various types of trucks and light equipment. Perform manual labor in the maintenance and care of street medians/corridors, park grounds, amenities, and facilities. Help maintain equipment used in the maintenance of turf and park grounds. Irrigate, water, mow, edge, aerate, control weeds, and maintain landscaped areas and turf. Maintain effective working relations with facility users. Assist with snow removal tasks. Perform other duties as assigned.SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: NoneESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)Assigned projects are performed properly and efficiently. (Daily)Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools to effectively maintain and care for shrubs, trees, plants and grass. (Daily)Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools used to perform maintenance tasks. (Daily)PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work Type: Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objectsClimbing/Balancing: Climbs inclines and ladders, uneven surfaces, balance requiredWalking: Extensive amount requiredStooping/Bending: FrequentlyStand/Sit: Sit about 20 percent of the timeReaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontalVision: Adequate to perform essential functionsColor Vision: Adequate to perform essential functionsHearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by earSpeech: Moderate need to express ideas by means of spoken wordEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates vehicles, equipment and tools requiring moderate abilityManual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment and tools requiring manual abilityESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/EXPOSURES: Inside/Outside: Work inside and outside (primarily outside)Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possibleWet/Dry: Adverse conditions possibleNoise/Vibrations: Equipment noiseHazards: Frequent exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, equipment, vehicles, sharp objects and heightFumes/Dust/Odors: Frequent exposure to dust; occasional exposure to fumes and odorsInfectious Diseases: Low exposureMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ability to read and comprehend written material.Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.Ability to organize information for concise written records.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED: Pickup, dump trucks, backhoe, tractors and attachments, bobcat, bucket truck, hand and power tools, two-way radios, sprayers, utility vehicles, mowers, weed whips, chain saw, tree spade and seeder.REMARKS: The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.
