Park Maintenance Aide I - Seasonal

Job Title

Park Maintenance Aide I (Seasonal) – Division:
Park Maintenance – Class:
Class E, Temporary

Receives on‑job training in park and facility maintenance and provides temporary help during peak workload periods. Maintains grounds in a clean, neat and orderly condition; performs manual labor and basic landscape, maintenance, repair and construction support tasks to assist District Park Maintenance Workers I/II in the maintenance, repair and construction of District parks and recreation facilities; and performs related work as assigned.

• Learn and safely operate power equipment and hand tools to mow, aerate and edge lawn areas.
• Rake, sweep and vacuum leaves and lawn clippings; clear debris from walks, fields, courts and other facilities.
• Learn to cut brush, fell trees, and remove stumps.
• Learn to cultivate, plant trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns.
• Open gates and restroom facilities.
• Learn to clean, sharpen, adjust and service lawn and garden tools and equipment.
• Learn to clean and sanitize restroom facilities and fixtures; unclog toilets as needed and maintain restroom supplies.
• Under the direction of District park maintenance staff, learn to perform a variety of unskilled labor and basic maintenance and construction support tasks to assist with the maintenance and repair of District parks and recreation facilities.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Assist other positions or work units with a variety of special projects on an as‑needed basis.

Education and Experience Guidelines:

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Some previous work experience is desirable.
• Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Knowledge of:

• Basic maintenance methods and procedures.
• Safe work practices and operation of power tools and equipment.
• Good public relations etiquette.

Ability to:

• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Learn to safely operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Learn use and care of tools and equipment.
• Learn to identify plants, shrubs and trees.
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn and perform landscape, maintenance, grounds‑keeping and tree‑trimming work.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the general public, co‑workers, and those contacted during the course of work.
• Perform essential duties of the job without causing harm to self or others.

Licenses/Certification

Required:

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Environmental Conditions: Essential duties are performed primarily outside, under varying weather conditions. Incumbents may have hands in water, work on uneven and slippery surfaces, confined spaces, around moving vehicles, and on equipment with moving parts. Exposure to extreme heat or cold, high frequency and constant noise, dust, allergens, chemicals, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oil and electrical energy are possible.

Physical Conditions: Duties require repetitive use of feet and hands to operate vehicles, equipment and tools; lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects weighing between 5 and 50 pounds; and maintaining body equilibrium on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces. Hand strength and dexterity for operating and grasping tools is required.

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.