Parks Maintenance

Under supervision of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Landscaping Supervisor, the Parks Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of tasks included in the maintenance and operation of recreation facilities, City grounds, open spaces and parks. May perform duties including operation of light motorized vehicles and equipment, basic landscaping, custodial duties, and maintenance on buildings, grounds, and/or facilities.

• Maintains recreational facilities, open space areas, and parks.
  • Performs minor maintenance work such as painting, plumbing, and carpentry.
  • Performs custodial duties at recreational facilities and opens space areas.
• Performs a variety of landscaping tasks including fertilizing, watering, mowing, and weed control.
  • Maintains and operates turf/lawn care equipment and tools.
  • Operates various vehicles, equipment, and power tools used in maintenance and landscaping.
  • Maintains, repairs, and installs sprinkler lines and heads.
• Assists with opening and closing recreational facilities as needed.
• Assists in setting up/tear down of equipment for various recreation programs and preparing facilities for program use.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License

• Knowledge of and ability to properly and safely operate relevant equipment and power tools.
• Ability to work independently with assigned task instructions.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Most work is performed in non-office settings, including both indoor and outdoor environments. Outdoor work may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold, or other weather conditions.
• Work may include exposure to chemicals, pesticides, fuel, etc., and loud noises.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, drive, reach, push, pull, grasp, and feel. Repetitive motions are required.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to ten (10) pounds consistently.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to twenty (20) pounds frequently.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally. 50 pounds and above should utilize team lift.
• Work may be performed on uneven or rough terrain, as well as wet and/or slippery surfaces.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be available in the application process, during employment, or in performing the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on City operations. Requests for accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.