Parks Maintenance Worker II

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance of parks, trails, and related facilities.

• Perform the full range of turf maintenance duties, to include: watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, aerating, renovating, and fertilizing turf.
• Perform the full range of shrub and flower bed maintenance, to include: planting, watering, fertilizing, and maintaining landscaped areas including bushes, trees, flowers and shrubs; control weeds.
• Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks, signs, and lights, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, or shrub.
• Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the irrigation system, to include:changing and adjusting heads, maintaining controllers, and assisting in irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.
• Operate the full range of grounds maintenance vehicles and equipment including dump trucks, mowers, edgers, blowers, forklift, tractors, loaders, and hand and power tools; maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Inspect and maintain play equipment, picnic tables, and other related parks equipment and facilities; install and repair playground equipment, fences, and other related parks equipment and facilities; sand and paint trash receptacles, picnic tables, and related items.
• Identify plant and animal pests to be controlled; measure, mix, and apply chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant disease; set and monitor rodent traps.
• Remove fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
• Patrol parks and trails; identify maintenance needs and safety hazards; report needs to appropriate staff.
• Remove graffiti along trails, in parks, and in other areas.
• Rake leaves and clear debris from walks, trails, fields, and other facilities; sweep trail roads and parking lots; pick up trash.
• Clean and maintain restrooms; stock restrooms with necessary supplies; repair toilets, urinals and faucets.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
• Perform winterizing maintenance in parks, gardens, and County owned facilities; remove snow.
• Determine appropriate methods, sequences, and layout of work detail.
• Assist in the construction of various projects; assist in the maintenance of roads and parking lots.
• Deal courteously and tactfully with public in response to inquiries and complaints; provide information regarding rules and regulations of the parks, trail, and other facilities.
• May assist in supervising/monitoring seasonal and volunteer staff.
• Assist in the setup and operations of the Adams County Fair; prepare signs.
• Perform other related duties ad responsibilities as required.

• None.

• Methods, techniques, and tools used in the construction and maintenance of trails, parks, landscaped areas, and related facilities.
• Uses, purposes, and operating characteristics of basic parks maintenance tools and equipment.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Plant and animals pests that are harmful to plants.
• Chemical pesticides and herbicides and their use.
• Operating characteristics of and repair principles used on irrigation systems.
• Watering requirements for lawns, trees, and plants and various types of soil.
• Basic principles of supervision and training.
• County policies, procedures, and codes related to grounds maintenance.
• Use, operate, and maintain chemical spraying equipment in performance of chemical spraying duties.
• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment.
• Perform park maintenance, landscaping, reconstruction, and repair work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Deal tactfully with the public.
• Interpret diagrams, plans, and blueprints.
• Understand and follow oral and written direction; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $51,292.77 - $58,990.13. The potential full salary range for this role is $51,292.77 - $71,809.88

• Experience: Two (2) years experience in the maintenance of trails, parks, or related facilities.
• Education and Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• License or Certificate:
  • Candidates must possess, or…