Field Services Worker II - Parks & Recreation

Responsible for assisting with the general park and public grounds maintenance to ensure appropriate and timely completion of projects, including but not limited to landscape installation and park, median, public building, and cemetery upkeep.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Operate light-to-medium equipment to perform maintenance tasks that are maintained to Park Maintenance Standards of safety and aesthetics guidelines and policies.
• Perform minor construction and park facility repairs using skilled trade practices.
• Inspect equipment, structures, and playgrounds for safety compliance; perform minor maintenance and report issues to supervisor.
• Assist crew in coordinating day-to-day tasks.
• Respond to after-hour callouts for issues, including but not limited to, high water, storm damage, and ice and snow removal/control.
• Perform custodial duties for park restrooms, pavilions, concessions, and other park areas.
• Assist leader with staff training in the best and safest methods of accomplishing tasks.
• Assist other Departments/Divisions, including tasks outside of normal responsibilities, as needed.

• Perform operational support for special events and tournaments.
• Ensure athletic fields are prepared for games, practices, and tournament by performing general maintenance and construction including, but not limited to mowing, trimming, litter control, playground maintenance, and tree work.
• Operate a medium size compactor trash truck.

• Perform landscape installation and routine maintenance, including but not limited to, general landscape maintenance and installation in parks, medians/right of ways (ROW’s), public buildings, and cemeteries to ensure visually appealing appearance.
• Maintain accurate cemetery burial records; assist public with facilitating burials, plot sales, monument placement, and locates existing burials for customers.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing):
  Yes.
• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment and a variety of manual, electric, and hydraulic hand tools up to heavy equipment including, but not limited to, tractors with implements, backhoe, skid steer loader, dump truck, trencher, mowers, front-end loaders, operation of a motor vehicle, chain saws, weed-eaters, sod cutters, field groomers, painters, and sprayers; wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE),
• Posture:
  Prolonged balancing, standing, walking, and climbing; occasional sitting; frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, climbing, and twisting.
• Motion:
  Frequent repetitive hand motions.
• Lifting:
  Lifting no more than 100 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Environment:
  Works outside with exposure to sun, heat, cold, humidity, and inclement weather, noise, no/low light, insects, poison oak/ivy, dust, debris, odor, chemicals, vibration, fumes, confined spaces, and rough terrain; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel:
  Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attendance:
  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work special events, tournaments and overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Must be able to work rotating work schedules including nights and weekends.
• Mental…