Parks Maintenance Operator II

## Parks Maintenance Operator IIApplylocations:
City of Idaho Fallstime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
August 12, 2026 (5 days left to apply) job requisition :
R26 000082

Be a part of a dynamic team whose common goal is to make a difference in our community.

It is amazing to know that by being a part of the City of Idaho Falls team, you would be doing important work for our community that affects people’s lives. Every day brings new challenges and rewards!
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* Job Description:

** The City of Idaho Falls is looking for a Parks Maintenance Operator II. In this position you will performs a variety of working level, semi-skilled and skilled duties related to on-site supervising and engaging in the maintenance, upkeep, construction and beautification of City parks, grounds and facilities. This position requires working nights and weekends possibly on a rotating schedule.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under close to general supervision of a Maintenance Operator(s) III, Lead Maintenance Operator or Parks Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED May provide close supervision to Maintenance Operator(s) I, seasonal, part-time, or temporary Maintenance Helpers or Laborers.
** Essential Functions
**** May perform one or several of the essential functions below depending upon assignment.
** Performs day-to-day maintenance on parks grounds, Parks and Recreation facilities, pathways, and undeveloped areas maintained by Parks and Recreation Department; follows maintenance program(s) procedures and schedules; records and submits production and inventory information; makes recommendations to improve maintenance program(s) effectiveness.

Operates light and heavy equipment and utilizes hand tools; including but not limited to tractors, loaders, dump trucks, refuse collection truck, mowers, power hand tools, handheld power equipment, ice resurfacer, snow blower, ATVs, UTVs, floor scrubber, shovels and rakes;
Performs general maintenance and upkeep of equipment by performing preventive maintenance and repairing some small equipment.

Mows and trims grass and other vegetation in landscaped and undeveloped areas; prunes or removes trees & shrubs as needed; removes weeds, debris and garbage from grounds.

Plants grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers; grades soil and landscape materials to required specifications; follows best management practices; applies nutrients to grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers; mixes and applies pesticides; maintains records of pesticide applications.

Prepares and maintains sports fields, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, and other parks sports facilities for use; applies field marking paint and chalk; grades and levels playing surfaces.

Maintains, repairs, and installs park amenities including but not limited to playground equipment and surfacing, fencing, signs, benches, picnic tables, restrooms, and shelters; maintains walking surfaces and parking areas; shovels and plows snow; applies ice melt to surfaces to ensure safe conditions.

Maintains and installs irrigation systems; follows established irrigation schedules; adjusts sprinkler heads to properly cover watering area(s); repairs or replaces sprinkler heads, irrigation valves and waterlines as needed; operates irrigation controller and water management software to ensure proper irrigations schedules are being maintained.

Assists as needed with events and holiday decorating at parks, and City facilities; coordinates facility setup for activities and events, which includes but is not limited to, planning, organizing, setting up and taking down chairs, tables and other supplies at City facilities; meets with event organizers and vendors prior to and during events; prepares grounds and facilities for special event use, which may include installing and removing temporary structures and traffic control devices;

monitors grounds during special events, which includes, emptying garbage cans, cleaning up garbage and debris at event, and interacting with event attendees to ensure customer service goals are being met; removes garbage and debris after event.

Cleans, sanitizes and stocks park restrooms; sweeps, mops, polishes and vacuums floors;…