Parks Maintenance; Seasonal); Pool Position

Job Title:

Parks Maintenance (Seasonal)

Department:
Parks and Recreation

Reports To:

Parks Manager, Maintenance Leads, Crew Leads, Parks and Recreation Director

Job Type: Seasonal, non-exempt (Hourly)

Pay: $14.50-$20.25 per hour

Hours:

(Position will be for a 6 month period from date hired) (7am-3:30pm, October-March) (6am-2:30pm, April-September)

Performs a variety of entry-level duties related to the maintenance, upkeep, beautification, installation, repair and construction of parks grounds/amenities, cemetery grounds, trails, buildings and general environments; and other duties as assigned by the Parks Manager, Parks Maintenance Leads, Parks Crew Leads or the Parks and Recreation Director.

• Performs and follows the City’s mission statement, values and expectations.
• Performs a variety of duties required to maintain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces and facilities.
• Performs general landscape duties including mowing, aerating, weed-eating, seeding, decorating, weeding, leaf collection, snow removal, removing tree limbs and debris, pruning bushes, shrubs and flowers.
• Assists with projects such as laying sod, re-seeding and planting and transplanting flowers, shrubs, bushes, grass, flowers and trees.
• Performs general cleanup of restrooms, bowery’s, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, ball fields, facilities and trash throughout the park.
• Performs other general landscape and gardening, including but not limited to: assisting in the installation of irrigation systems and repairs, select line sizes, sprinkler spacing, control equipment, installs tests and maintains system by inspecting and adjusting sprinkler heads.
• Assists in the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas. Wears the proper PPE equipment to apply the chemicals.
• Assists in the preparation of ball fields including operating various small equipment to turn and prepare soil, chalk, mark out and paint fields.
• Transports materials and equipment.
• Operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as: mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, aeration tractor, seeder, sweepers, blowers and various hand tools.
• May operate heavy landscaping equipment (not requiring a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)).
• Performs general building maintenance; constructs and maintains bowery’s, small buildings and storage facilities.
• Assures proper operation of lighting fixtures, doors, windows and plumbing.
• May assist in framing painting, roofing or other skilled construction and maintenance activities related to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, concrete and masonry work.
• Assists in proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment.
• Helps winterize irrigation systems and various park and recreation facilities/amenities.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure proper operation and safe efficient use.
• Helps mark, dig and backfill burials in the cemetery.
• May perform 'On Call' duties, periodically throughout the year, which includes: working as necessary on weekends, holidays and after-hours.
• Maintains a productive working environment, including but not limited to: a spirit of cooperation with co-workers, peers and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Parks Manager, Parks Maintenance Leads, Parks Crew Leads or the Parks and Recreation Director.

• Knowledge of maintenance equipment such as: mowers, aerators, trimmers and hand tools
• Knowledge of landscape and sprinkler equipment
• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures associated with equipment operations
• Knowledge of interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to receive and follow instructions
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing among team members and with the public
• Ability to develop positive and effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates and the public
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage interruptions
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet…