Parks & Facilities Maintenance Worker II

Position: Parks & Facilities Maintenance Worker II

Location: Pleasant Hill, MO

Job : 223

# of Openings: 1

Department:
Parks & Facilities

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Grade: 18
Supervisor: Parks & Facilities Director
Created/Updated: 2/20/2020

Under the general supervision of the Parks and Facilities Supervisor, performs all maintenance duties and is charged with the general upkeep of the City parks and facilities with a specific emphasis on Park grounds, i.e. lawns, landscaping, playgrounds, ball fields etc.

• Prepares parks and facilities daily for users (Clean restrooms, remove trash, etc)
• Act as City Arborist, conducting tree inventories as well as planting, watering, pruning, and removals
• Provide Landscape care including planting and maintaining shrubs, perennials, annual flower displays, mulching, weed control, and irrigation systems.
• Responsible for the lawncare of City Parks, ball fields and facilities. Working to improve the health, quality and appearance of the lawns
• Conduct Playground and park inspections and evaluations and conducts the necessary maintenance to ensure the safety of park and facility users
• Relates parks and facilities issues to supervisor
• Operates equipment safely and efficiently
• Removes snow and ice from city facilities during winter months
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

An acceptable combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Must be able to obtain basic first aid/CPR certification within 180 days
• Must be able to obtain a Chemical/Pesticide applicators license within 180 days
• May be required to obtain a valid class B Commercial License
• Skills in operating a variety of light duty maintenance equipment including tractors zero-turn mowers, chainsaws and weed-eaters
• Ability to understand, analyze and implement ideas and concepts
• Ability to establish good working relationships with the public, fellow employees, and supervisors.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in the field of parks and facilities or other related field required

• Conditions:
  Works in all weather, extreme heat/cold, and rapid temperature changes.
• Noise:
  Very loud; requires shouting to be heard at times.
• Hazards:
  Moving parts and vehicles, electricity, heights, and chemicals.

• Frequent:
  Lift 25 lbs floor-to-waist; push/pull 25lbs horizontally.
• Occasional:
  Lift 50 lbs floor-to-shoulder (up to 45 in); carry 50 lbs up to 100 ft.
• Actions:
  Grip, climb, reach (forward/overhead), bend, crouch, and kneel.

• Vision:
  Clear enough to check work quality and inspect facilities.

Starting wage of $16.00 - $19.00/hr is dependent on experience and skills. The City provides a generous benefit program including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and paid vacation and sick leave. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City provides a LAGERS L-6 retirement plan with no employee contributions.