Parks Maintenance Worker

Chesterfield (MO) Parks, Recreation, and Arts

The Maintenance Worker reports to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor, and performs a wide variety of manual tasks including skilled and semi-skilled work and equipment operation in maintaining City trees, landscape areas, right-of-ways, public grounds, athletic fields, trails, playgrounds and park facilities. Works independently, at a skilled level under general supervision of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor and other personnel as assigned.

Entry Level

High School or Equivalent

The Maintenance Worker reports to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor, and performs a wide variety of manual tasks including skilled and semi-skilled work and equipment operation in maintaining City trees, landscape areas, right-of-ways, public grounds, athletic fields, trails, playgrounds and park facilities. Works independently, at a skilled level under general supervision of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor and other personnel as assigned.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position with a minimum hourly rate of $24.54 ($51,053.00 annually).

• Physically participates in the construction and maintenance of park, recreation, beautification areas, rights-of-ways, and public grounds;
• Maintenance and repair of all park equipment, tools, and supplies;
• Assists in turf maintenance programs for a high quality sports complex, parks, beautification areas, rights-of-ways, and public grounds;
• Assists in the planning, organization, implementation and maintenance of various types of landscapes within the City. Areas include but are not limited to traditional perennial and annual plantings, large native grass lands, trees, wildflower areas and wetland locations;
• Operates moderately heavy landscape equipment including mowers, tractors, earth tillers, landscape rakes and blades, augers and skid loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and loaders;
• Performs a wide range of duties associated with the maintenance and operation of an athletic facility;
• Assists in maintenance of tools, equipment and facilities. Knowledgeable in care and use of equipment;
• Sets up, cleans up and prepares for various civic or recreational programs or activities;
• Safely operate heavy trucks and pull equipment floats, trailers and haul materials to work sites;
• Operates snowplow-equipped truck to spread salt, and participates in other snow removal activities as assigned;
• Assists other divisions and departments during emergencies and is on-call to respond;
• Assists in the supervision, maintenance and implementation of programs; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the general maintenance and operations of parks and recreation facilities, working knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions. Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in developing and maintaining athletic fields and park facilities. Working knowledge of irrigation systems. Knowledge of standard hand and power equipment employed in the propagation and cultivation of athletic turf and grass areas.

Must be able to adeptly handle multiple priorities, problems, and demanding situations; possess strong written and oral communication skills; be able to look toward the future, while dealing with the demands of the present; possess strong planning and organizational skills; possess a strong customer service orientation; and be a team player.

Ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions and to do work that is generally out of doors with long and varied hours such as days, nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift. Must be able to…