Technician - Grounds Maintenance

# Technician - Grounds Maintenance## Overview Salary Range $16.55 - $21.51 Hourly Position Type Full Time## Description
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* Job Summary:

** Responsible for maintaining and repairing physical structures of buildings and grounds of the various the City facilities.
** Major Duties:
** Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Operates various equipment and machinery involved in the daily upkeep of parks including farm tractors, grass mowing equipment, passenger vehicles, dump trucks, frontend loaders and other equipment.
* Uses small hand and power tools and equipment.
* Performs routine maintenance on all equipment, machinery and vehicles.
* Performs minor carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs.
* Responsible for interaction with the inmate crew.
* Responsible for maintenance of athletic fields including dragging, lining, mowing, trimming, etc.
* Picks up litter and empties trash receptacles on a daily basis.
* Cleans and services restrooms and park buildings
* Performs other related duties as required.
** Supervisory Responsibilities
** This position has no Supervisory responsibilities with the exception of occasional direction of inmate workers, based on information provided by the Maintenance Superintendent.
** Competencies
* * To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills
- Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Written Communication
- Writes clearly and informatively;
Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork
- Contributes to a positive team spirit;
Puts success of team above own interests.

Quality Management
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Cost Consciousness
- Works within approved budget;
Develops and implements cost saving measures;
Conserves organizational resources.

Diversity
- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics
-Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others;
Works with integrity and ethically;
Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support
- Follows policies and procedures;
Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

Judgment
- Displays willingness to make decisions;
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

Planning/Organizing
- Plans work activities;
Uses time efficiently;
Plans for additional resources.

Professionalism
- Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Accepts responsibility for own actions;
Follows through on commitments.

Safety and Security
- Observes safety and security procedures;
Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality
- Is consistently at work and on time;
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
Takes responsibility for own actions;
Keeps commitments;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.## Qualifications
** Qualifications
* * To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** Education and/or Experience
** High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
** Language Skills
** Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
** Mathematical Skills
** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
** Reasoning Ability
** Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
** Computer Skills
** Some basic computer skills may be required.
** Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
** Valid Driver's License, CDL helpful.
** Physical Demands
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the…