Parks Maintenance Worker

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Full Time Employee Gainesville, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.68 To $22.29 Hourly

Performs skilled and manual labor maintaining park grounds and recreation facilities. Operates light to medium size tractor and construction equipment and performs general maintenance, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.

Operates and maintains tractor with mower attachment, dump truck and other light and medium construction equipment.

Performs minor repairs on equipment, mowers, and vehicles.

Inspects playgrounds, develops written report of inspections, and performs needed repairs.

Reads and interprets simple plans and blueprints.

Performs plumbing, electrical and carpentry construction and maintenance tasks on all park facilities.

Paints signs and park buildings and facilities.

Cuts grass and trims trees and hedges; plants and maintains grass, shrubs and trees in parks.

Cleans park and recreation facilities; cleans pavilions, scrubs toilets, sinks and urinals, sweeps and mops floors, picks up trash, replenish supplies in restrooms.

Lines and sets-up football and softball fields according to league rules and regulations; repairs playground equipment; transport tables and chairs and sets-up for events.

Assists in the construction and development of park grounds and facilities, hauls dirt, clears trees and brush, builds wooden bridges and park equipment, erects and repairs chain-link fences, etc.

Maintains records and reports.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Ability to read and write.

Two years related experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Valid Class I Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Knowledge of traffic rules and safety precautions.

Skill in the operation of light to medium size construction equipment.

Ability to read and interpret simple plans and blueprints.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.

Ability to perform skilled repairs and maintenance such as carpentry, electrical and plumbing tasks.

Ability to perform manual labor.

Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with the public.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Essential functions continuously require the ability to move about by walking; maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, crouching or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; repetitively use hands/arms/legs; and move/transport items weighing up to 25lbs. Incumbents must continuously be able to think analytically; concentrate on tasks; remember names and other details; and examine/observe details. Additionally, essential functions continuously require the ability to operate equipment;

and stay organized.

Essential functions frequently require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; push or pull items; and move/transport items weighing between 26lbs and 50lbs. Incumbents must frequently be able to make decisions and adjust to change. Additionally essential functions frequently require the ability to be on-call; work irregular hours (nights/weekends);

maintain stamina during workday; and meet deadlines.

Essential functions occasionally…