Parks Maintenance Specialist II - Parks & Recreation - Trails Maintenance - Public Works

Under close supervision, performs a variety of cyclical trail maintenance, landscaping duties associated with trail maintenance, and/or new trail construction within County Park trails and open spaces.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Works as part of a crew and/or independently to construct, repair, and maintain trails and related facilities. Work involves heavy lifting, digging, carrying, brush cutting and operation of power equipment in the construction and maintenance of trails. Perform routine, cyclic, and specialized maintenance, repair and reconstruction/construction on trial and related structures and facilities; including clearing and grading, path improvements, maintenance and repair;

carpentry work; and use of associated tools and equipment.

Responsible for workplace safety; performs preventive maintenance and other general maintenance activities; operates a variety of maintenance related tools, and landscape maintenance and/or heavy equipment. Perform a variety of support and clean-up activities, including restrooms, as well as other general laborer duties involving cleaning and sweeping throughout the park, and handling of all types of Parks and Recreation materials. Lead or co-lead volunteer trail engagements.

Assists the Trail Manager in the organization and maintenance of tools and equipment in the field as well as general upkeep of the tools and materials.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of equipment manuals, work orders and other documentation relating to the maintenance of County parks and recreational facilities.

Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.

Knowledge of relevant Federal, State and County codes and regulations relating to building maintenance and workplace safety.

Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations relating to the operation of Commercial Vehicles.

Knowledge of County geography, parks and recreational facilities and work sites.

Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.

Skill in working with a variety of hand and power tools and landscaping and construction equipment; equipment manuals, engineering specifications and drawings.

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments and contractors.

Skill in the performance of landscaping and plant care.

The equivalent of a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license with a minimum of at least two (2) years of direct work experience in a recreation department, landscaping, construction work, trail construction and maintenance, or a related field.

OR

One (1) year of work experience with Hamilton County Parks & Recreation and a valid driver’s license.

Regular visits to County facilities and work sites are required.

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

Prior work experience utilizing specialized equipment including trail dozers, excavators, power carriers, gas powered rock drills/breakers, winch and rigging equipment, chainsaws, grinders and sharpening tools, etc. is preferred but not required.

Prior work experience intrail construction and maintenance, is preferred but…