Construction and Maintenance Worker-Parks

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of manual unskilled/skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of City of Kenosha parks, facilities and equipment; performs routine maintenance and custodial work in the care of buildings and grounds; collects and disposes of waste materials; participates in snow removal operations; does related work as required. The employee in this class operates a truck or other equipment which requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) and could require special skills.

Work is performed under the immediate supervision or general direction of a supervisor and is reviewed by inspection. Work is usually performed in accordance with established procedures with specific instructions given on unusual or difficult assignments. May work with a variety of chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers, chlorine, acid, etc.)

• Paints buildings, equipment, tables, garbage cans, and other items.
• Mows grass, cuts weeds, plants trees, and performs minor tree brush and shrub maintenance.
• Operates chain saw and wood chipper
• Inspects, installs, maintains, and repairs play equipment.
• Assists with Greenhouse operations.
• Plows, salts, and sands streets, and shovels walkways. May work 16-hour shifts during snow and ice removal operations.
• Maintains ice rink during winter months.
• Performs waste collection work such as picking up trash and debris.
• Operates tractors, skid-steer, tool-cats, and utility carts.
• Performs custodial tasks in maintaining the cleanliness of buildings including sweeping, cleaning, mopping, replenishing supplies, repairs and carpentry work, washing walls, windows, woodwork, sinks, and toilets.
• Moves furniture and equipment.
• Sets up and removes barricades, play equipment, and snow fences.
• Performs minor repair and carpentry work.
• Picks up tree branches, dead animals, and litter.
• Operates stump grinding equipment.
• Drives dump truck while hauling dirt, gravel, blacktop, and fill.
• Maintains records, documents, and information and prepares reports.
• Maintains tools and equipment used to perform tasks associated with these duties.
• Assists with special events.
• Assists with pool operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE:

The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification.

This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or HSED.
• Must have a valid regular driver's license.
• Class B with Air Brakes will be required within 1 year of hire.
• Must be able to work continuous shifts of up to 16 hours in length for snow plowing and ice removal operations.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience performing construction or building maintenance duties.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience performing physical work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, etc.
• Experience driving a commercial motor vehicle highly desired.
• May be required to pass a post-offer physical, review of motor vehicle record and DOT drug screen prior to transfer.

• Knowledge of general maintenance, construction, tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in performing maintenance, construction and repair work.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices in at least one of the building trades.
• Ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator, Pesticide Applicator License and other certifications as necessary to complete Park operations.
• Ability to properly enter a confined space such as a manhole and perform related repairs.
• Ability to work in dirty, potentially dangerous situations using proper safety equipment and procedures.
• Ability to skillfully operate dump trucks, tractors, garbage trucks,…