Parks - Park Worker , II - Parks

Under general supervision, to perform manual work involved in ground maintenance of right-of-ways, boulevards, vacant lots, municipal building grounds, ball fields, and all city parks.

The Park Worker I position exercises no supervision.

The Park Worker II position may perform as a lead worker at a work site with some supervision of a crew.

• Operate a range of equipment, including trucks and trailers, mowers, small maintenance and construction machinery, lift trucks, tractors, riding mowers, mulchers, edgers, ditchers, and line trimmers, for the maintenance of right-of-ways, boulevards, vacant lots, municipal grounds, ball fields, and city parks.
• Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various parks, facilities, playgrounds, construction sites, pavilions and other various sites throughout the City of Abilene.
• Water and fertilize grass, trees, shrubs, and other plants; trim and prune trees and shrubs; prepare ground for planting; plant and transplant trees, shrubs, and grass; apply pesticides.
• Paint, repair, and transport bleachers and picnic tables; paint, clean, and make simple repairs on playground equipment and park facilities and equipment.
• Sweep and clean sidewalks; pick up litter; clean restrooms.
• Assist with light construction work such as fence construction, irrigation repair, and installation or forming and finishing concrete.

• Operate larger maintenance and construction equipment such as front loader, backhoe, larger area mowers, and lift bucket.
• Provide site supervision of other Park employees in the absence of the Crew Chief or Park Worker III.
• Perform simple field repairs to equipment.
• Perform minor pesticide applications such as glyphosate (Roundup).

• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance work.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance work
• Safe driving principles and practices.

• Learn to operate a variety of equipment, tools, and vehicles including pick-up truck, ditch trencher, tractor, riding mower, push mower, edger, chain saw, string trimmer, and brush chipper.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Distinguish desirable plants from undesirable plants.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

• Learn to operate a variety of heavier, more technical equipment including front loader, backhoe, lift bucket, and large area mower.
• Operate irrigation controllers.

• Identify 70% of the major landscape plants, pests and their symptoms, and weeds found in the Abilene park landscapes, and have some familiarity with their culture.
• Perform calculations and organize information to accurately complete reports.
• Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through: