What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Maintenance Technician position at Provo City Corporation?
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Job Posting Closing Date:
03/12
Provo City is looking for a Parks Maintenance Technician to assist in the maintenance, upkeep, and beatification of the City’s parks and grounds. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in the services provided by the Parks division are encouraged to apply.
Job Details
What is the compensation?
(G23, G24, G25) $21.46 - $32.62 per hour (depending on experience)
Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule, and others.
What are the main duties?
- Perform general grounds maintenance work.
- Set proper mowing heights.
- Mow and trim turf grass in various settings and uses on City grounds, fairways, and/or golf greens.
- Prune trees, shrubs, and vines.
- Perform various fertilization techniques using dry and liquid chemicals as directed.
- Install and maintain irrigation systems.
- Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass.
- Assist with general construction, installation, and maintenance work on buildings, structures, pavilions, and facilities, including plumbing, painting, fencing, excavating, concrete work, and other related tasks.
- Perform general custodial and cleanup of restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, and other facilities.
- Set up equipment for special events.
- General work in the construction trades including excavating, sub-grading, trenching, final grading, concrete work, painting, electrical, masonry, roofing, framing, plumbing, and carpentry.
- Maintain grounds, hardscapes, and softscapes.
- Operate a variety of equipment and tools related to the job.
- May supervise and train lower-level employees.
What are the minimum requirements?
Provo City will honor equivalent experience at all levels.
At all Levels
- A valid lawful Utah CDL.
Level I
- One year experience in lawn and tree care, general construction, light/heavy equipment operation, and/or other job-related experience.
Level II
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Two years of experience as a Grounds Technician I OR three years of general construction, grounds maintenance, or other job-related experience.
- Utah Pesticide Applicator License may be required.
Senior
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Three years of experience as a Grounds Tech II OR six years of general construction, grounds maintenance, or other job-related experience.
- Utah Pesticide Applicator License may be required.
What is the selection process?
Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on March 13, 2025. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.
If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.
Why Provo City?
Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities, the Administration developed a brand promise to establish the high standards of our community identifies as the Provo Pillars: Welcoming, Safe and Sound, Economically Vibrant, and Forward Looking, together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and locally. Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. Visit
provo.gov
to learn more!
Provo City is an equal employment opportunity employer. Opportunities are always available, so apply today to be a part of Provo’s team!
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