Parks Maintenance Worker

First review of applications will be on Wednesday, October 29

A position in this classification will be represented by Teamsters Local 763.

Under the direction of the Parks & Facilities Manager, Parks & Facilities Supervisor or Lead Parks Maintenance Worker, perform a variety of basic or entry level grounds maintenance duties; maintain the safety and appearance of grounds, buildings and other facilities in City parks; maintain parks in a clean, safe and orderly condition for public use; basic or entry level maintenance and repair of irrigation and plumbing systems;

apply pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals to vegetation; operate a variety of mowers, power equipment, tools and other machinery.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Parks Maintenance Worker I incumbents perform basic or entry level grounds keeping duties and facilities maintenance to maintain parks and ball fields and lead assigned seasonal parks maintenance workers. Incumbents spray chemical applications, perform irrigation and plumbing repairs and performs assorted janitorial and sanitation duties.

Perform a variety of basic or entry level grounds maintenance duties; inspect City parks on a regular basis to maintain the safety and appearance of grounds, buildings and other facilities in City parks; maintain parks in a clean, safe and orderly condition for public use; open and close park facilities.

Irrigate, trim, edge, aerate, mow, fertilize and renovate lawns and turfed areas; irrigate, feed, spray and cultivate around trees, shrubs and hedges; trim and prune trees, shrubs and hedges.

Plant new lawns, shrubs, hedges and flowers; evaluate soil and other conditions and assist in selection of vegetation types; cut, remove, and transplant trees.

Treat disease and pest conditions; safely spray landscaped areas with pesticides according to WSDA regulations.

Perform basic or entry level maintenance and repair to irrigation and plumbing systems, including automatic and manual sprinkler irrigation lines, sprink, heads, faucets and restroom facilities.

Maintain athletic fields and equipment such as baseball, softball and soccer fields and tennis courts; prepare, line, mark and drag areas for athletic games and tournaments.

Provide other regular maintenance to grounds such as weeding, raking and maintaining assigned areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition.

Repair indoor and outdoor security lights in parks and buildings; perform minor electrical maintenance to lighting and electrical systems; inspect and replace ballasts.

Mix, pour and finish cement and asphalt to construct, repair, resurface and maintain concrete and asphalt walkways, curbs and ramps; install athletic equipment.

Perform general duties such as constructing, installing and repairing informational and directional signs in City parks; repair furniture and picnic tables.

Provide a variety of general maintenance to City buildings and facilities, including painting and performing general carpentry on facilities and structures; perform general plumbing to assure proper potable water supplies; perform minor repairs to playground equipment.

Blow, sweep and wash parking lots, sidewalks and courts and maintain in a clean, safe and orderly condition; pick up litter and garbage; clean and sanitize park restrooms on a regular basis; pick up and deliver grounds-related materials.

Operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment including tractors, bucket trucks, Truck & trailer combination under 26,000 GVW, large riding mowers, skid steer loader, frontend loader, excavator, back hoe, chipper, top dresser, sand bander, fertilizer spreader, slice seeder, infield groomer & attachments, box blade, float, snow blower, power edger, weed eater, hedge trimmer, power sweeper, sod cutter, grinders, welding equipment and cutting torch, pesticide and paint sprayers, turf vacuum, blowers, aerator, pressure washer chemical sprayers, trencher, chain saw, jack hammer, drills and a variety of small power and hand tools.

Perform routine maintenance and repair to grounds equipment, including maintaining filters, hoses, fuel, oil and other fluid levels.

Maintain a variety of records including worked performed, fuel consumption and mileage, parts and materials inventory, safety and vandalism reports; provide input for purchase of equipment, tools and supplies.

Enforce City parks regulations; communicate with the public to answer questions, receive complaints, provide information and inform of regulations.

Provide work direction and…