Parks Technician

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• Performs landscaping duties including mowing, weed eating, trimming trees and shrubs, pulling weeds, edging lawns, raking, watering plants and trees, sweeping and clearing fallen trees
• Handles maintenance of existing and construction of new park equipment (benches, tables, signs, etc.)
• Repairs and maintains equipment (mowers, playground, picnic tables, etc.)
• Make daily rounds of the grounds; cleans restrooms
• Operate a variety of landscaping equipment including mowers, edgers weed eaters
• Operate some heavy equipment including trucks and tractors
• Pick up litter and debris from the grounds and parking lots, empty trash containers
• Performs general maintenance on equipment including refueling; changing oil; lubricating parts; making minor adjustments, as necessary
• Operates a variety of hand tools, shovels, hoes, rakes loppers, litter sticks, and saws
• Assists in snow removal
• Prompt and regular attendance is required for this position
• Performs daily safety check-out/in procedures on equipment
• Locate & mark gravesite according to section, lot, and plot numbers for excavation
• Open and close graves
• Set up canopy and arrange folding chairs to prepare site for burial service
• Assist visitors with questions regarding plots, gravesites, mausoleums and cemetery
• Tests and maintain daily chemical levels on pool during swimming season
• Attend mandatory monthly safety meetings
• Wear personal protective equipment, as required
• Help other team members accomplish tasks
• Abide by all standards, conduct and policies, as stated in Employee Handbook
• Continuous improvement mindset and approach to completing all job tasks
• Other duties as assigned