Temporary Maintenance Assistant

Temporary Maintenance Assistant

The City of Kodiak Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for temporary Maintenance Assistants. The Department is looking for an experienced team player that has a desire to be a part of a progressive Parks and Recreation Department working hard to serve the needs of our community.

• Perform routine maintenance duties on applicable facilities, tools, and equipment under direction of supervisory personnel, which may include lawn maintenance, digging, loading/unloading materials, and related duties.
• Provide routine assistance to skilled staff with repairs and maintenance activities as assigned.
• Operate light equipment and vehicles and perform routine maintenance activities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must have achieved a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED). Prefer up to one year of general construction or labor experience. Valid driver’s license required.

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting, grasping, finger dexterity, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements;

lift, carry, push, pull; operate assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles; travel from site to site; and verbally communicate to exchange information.

Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Some work indoors in office or shop environment, with the majority of work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions. Outdoor work often performed in inclement weather under physically demanding situations. Exposure to dust, grease, fumes, odors, gases, vibrations, mechanical and electrical hazards; hazardous traffic conditions; work space restrictions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain;

and work  noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, it is occasionally louder due to the operation of tools and equipment. Occasional contact with the general public.

May be required to work outdoors for extended periods in inclement weather. Non-traditional work hours may be required.