Maintenance Worker , II, or III Parks

Job Description

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for a Maintenance Worker I - III – Parks. This is a full-time position with the Saratoga Springs Public Works Department of approximately 40 hours per week. This position performs skilled work pertaining to landscape maintenance and maintenance of Saratoga Springs City parks, streetscapes, park facilities, and other City of Saratoga Springs property.

This employee also functions as one of the City's principal "on‑call" employees for after‑hour emergencies related to area of responsibility and for snow plowing.

Works under the specific direction of the Maintenance Supervisor – Parks and the Parks Superintendent, and the general direction of the Public Work Director. All employees are also under the general supervision of the City Manager.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess a Utah driver's license.
• No experience is required; however preference will be given to applicants with some experience working in parks maintenance, landscaping, or a related field.

Special Qualifications &

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months.
• CPR.
• First Aid.
• Certified Utah Non‑Commercial Pesticide Applicators License category # 3 Ornamental turf.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a Utah driver's license.
• Two (2) years of experience.

Special Qualifications &

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months.
• CPR.
• First Aid.
• Certified Utah Non Commercial Pesticide Applicators License category # 3 Ornamental turf.
• LTAP Winter Weather Training.
• OSHA Confined Space Training / LTAP Training.
• Heavy Equipment Safety Operations.
• Heavy Equipment Operations (Basic Skills).
• Irrigation and Troubleshooting training.
• Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL).
• Trench Shoring.
• Trench Safety / Competent Person.
• Skid/loader/backhoe (basic skills).

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Four (4) years previous experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or related field.

Special Qualifications &

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI).
• CPR.
• First Aid.
• City Works work order documentation.
• Certified Utah Non‑Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, category #3 Ornamental turf.
• LTAP Winter Weather Training.
• OSHA Confined Space Training / LTAP Training.
• Heavy Equipment Safety Operations.
• Heavy Equipment Operations.
• Irrigation and Troubleshooting training.
• Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL).
• Trench Shoring.
• Trench Safety / Competent Person.
• OSHA 10 - Workplace, Equipment, and Jobsite safety.
• LTAP Heavy Equipment Operation (Hands On).
• Backhoe or Excavator
  - Level 1, or Front‑End Loader
  - Level 1, or Skid Steer
  - Level 1.
• Weather TRAK Central Control and Troubleshooting (Weathertrak University).

At least two (1) of the following:

• Irrigation Association (CLIA, CIC, CIT, CID, CIWM).
• International Society of Arboriculture (Certified Arborist, Municipal, Urban Forest).
• OSHA 30.
• OSHA HAZWOPR.
• NRPA Certs (CPRP, CPRE, CPSI).
• Water Distribution IV.
• PGMS Certs (CGT, CGM).
• PGA Certs.
• STMA Certs (CSFM, EFC, SFMA).
• Utah Backflow Technician II Tester.

At least two (2) of the following:

• Water Distribution II.
• Proper Wiring and grounding of irrigation systems and controllers (Paige certification).
• Proper Products and Techniques for Solvent Welding PVC (Certification).
• Hydropoint/Hunter/Rainbird Uni. Certificate.
• Vertebrate endorsement for the Pesticide Applicators license.
• Flagger Certification (LTAP).
• Registered Stormwater Inspector.
• Fall Protection Safety Training.
• Lift Operator.
• Insecticide Endorsement for the Pesticide Applicators License.
• Utah Backflow Technician I inspector.
• Sunbelt cert - MEWP, Forklift, etc.

Salary Range:

Maintenance Worker I – Minimum $20.73/hr, Midpoint $24.88/hr, Maximum $29.02/hr.

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