Maintenance Technician II - Recreation

Maintenance Technician II (Recreation) – Labor Grade 108 / Pay Range: $18.19 - $25.64

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician II works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor II. The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing manual and semi-skilled work for general maintenance of parish parks, sports fields, grounds, and special projects including, but not limited to sports fields projects, grounds maintenance projects, recreation projects, and public works projects. The work may be physically demanding in nature and sometimes involves the use of light mechanical equipment to include, but not limited to, grounds maintenance equipment, tractors, trucks, trailers, line painters, ballfield rakes, and specialized turf related equipment. This position differs from the Maintenance Technician I in the ability to operate a wider range of equipment and is more experienced.

MAJOR DUTIES

· Operate all pieces of light mechanical equipment that Maintenance Technician I’s operate. May also operate specialized sports turf maintenance equipment, back hoes, mowers, sprayers, tractors and various implements, and all parish mowing equipment

· May perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as checking tires, gas, oil, and other lubricants; washing and cleaning; and ensuring that equipment is in proper working condition

· May perform various maintenance activities in and around parish facilities on parish grounds including cleaning grounds, cleaning restrooms, dumping trash cans, picking up trash, sports field marking and maintenance, cutting grass, weed eating, edging, trimming trees, pressure washing, painting, and making minor repairs of fences, tables, benches, sidewalks, etc.

· May perform tasks related to drainage and ditch maintenance including cutting and installing pipe, digging, and clearing ditches, and clearing storm debris

· May perform tasks related to road and parking lot maintenance and repair including patching asphalt, concrete, and gravel roads; spreading dirt and gravel; leveling earth to fine specification grades; and clearing roads of trash or debris

· In emergency situations, may be required to work at various locations, including, but not limited to, the parish emergency shelters, sand bagging locations, parish roads and other locations as assigned

· Any other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalentand (2) years of related experience is required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

· The incumbent is required to have a current, and the ability to maintain, Louisiana state driver’s license.

· The incumbent is subject to pre-employment physical and drug test with random drug testing thereafter.

ASCENSION PARISH GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM

• Health Insurance Benefits eligibility after 60 days of employment (optional supplemental with AFLAC)
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees and families
• 75% of Benefits Package is paid for by Ascension Parish Government
• $125 monthly APG contribution to Health Savings Account for every enrolled employee
• Parochial Employee Retirement System 457B Plan (optional supplemental retirement plan with Nationwide)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Background Investigation
• Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Pre-Employment Physical

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.19 - $25.64 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $26