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Maintenance Technician - General

St. Joseph Missouri
Saint Joseph, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/20/2025
Department: Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities
Division: Park Maintenance

Job Summary
Performs difficult general maintenance work on park amenities, grounds, and facilities as well as inspection and maintenance of playground facilities and equipment. May be assigned intermittent supervisory responsibilities involving small work crews.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs inspection, preventative maintenance, and repairs on playground equipment.
Prepare surfaces and paint park facilities and amenities.
Operates equipment such as mowers, trucks, tractors, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in the maintenance of parks.
Install new equipment and amenities.
Repair and renovate all existing amenities, facilities, and grounds.
Repair vandalism to park facilities and buildings.
Securers all park facilities and buildings as necessary.
Assist and work with other maintenance personnel as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare material lists and order supplies for work projects.
Perform inspections of park facilities.
May be required to work with or supervise inmates.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skills in planning, organizing, and directing crews, operation of trucks, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in park maintenance.
Knowledge of general park maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of department rules and regulations.
Ability to obtain Certified Playground Safety Inspector certificate issued by the National Playground Safety Institute.
Ability to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates and the general public.
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) required or must have ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
Must attend a work release supervisor training class annually.

Material and Equipment Directly Used
Operates a variety of equipment used in routine maintenance, including mowers, trucks, tractors, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in the maintenance of parks. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Majority of work is performed in an outdoor setting where weather conditions can vary from extreme heat and cold, with high levels of dust, dirt, fumes, and noise. Physical activity includes prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting, walking and uses arms and hands frequently. Must have the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 to 75 pounds and assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. One or more years of experience required to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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