Parks Maintenance Worker

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Full Time Park, Newton, KS, US

$21.17 To $22.46 Hourly

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Park Supervisor, the Park Maintenance Worker will provide reliable services to the citizens of Newton by performing semi-skilled and unskilled work in maintenance and construction tasks on city property. Primary responsibilities involve providing exceptional public service to the community. The Park Maintenance Worker will value integrity, service, teamwork, dedication, vision and will be someone who cares and takes pride in their work.

The duties are manual labor assignments using hand tools, power tools, and light to medium equipment. Daily assignments will follow prescribed policies and procedures and be carried out under general supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Repairs and paints park amenities and facilities
• Mows turf, trims, and edges within assigned areas of the city
• Trimming and removing trees
• Planting trees, shrubs, and flower beds
• Removing debris from under bridges and along waterways
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing playground equipment
• Assists in the sale and layout of grave sites; shows sites
• Opens and closes graves as necessary
• Assists the public with locating grave sites
• Maintains roadways within cemeteries
• Maintains structures such as mausoleum, columbarium, shelters, shops, offices, and fencing
• Performs general cemetery maintenance such as stone leveling and grounds maintenance
• Cleaning restrooms and park grounds; removing vandalism
• Maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment and facilities
• Operating a variety of trucks, pesticide sprayers, backhoe, mowers, and light tractors
• Assisting in minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs and concrete work
• Prepares park facilities as needed and sets up for festivals or events
• Repairs waterlines and sprinklers
• Picks up and dumps trash; cleans shop; manage weeds and pests
• General knowledge, skills and equipment operation
• Recognize and correct deficiencies in facility structure, amenities and equipment

Marginal Functions:

• Installs, maintains, repairs, and removes holiday decorations
• Assists in the training of seasonal staff
• Performs fabrication and repair welding
• Performs snow removal
• Other duties deemed necessary or required.

Position Requirements:

Experience:

Preferred at least 6 months of grounds maintenance, equipment operation, or facilities maintenance experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees are expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after six months in this position.

Education:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational experience required with an additional preference for post high school education.

Certifications/Licenses:
Valid Driver's License is required. Additional education or certification as approved or determined by the department head could result in a regular stipend to employee's salary.

Qualifications/Skills :
Knowledge of small equipment operation and maintenance and lawn chemicals. The ability to operate a backhoe, dump truck, generator, water pump, welder, and other related equipment. Knowledge of handheld power tools and ability to make adjustments to small equipment. Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions. Ability to work independently or under close supervision. Ability to read and understand manuals, safety guides and instructions.

Problem Solving :
Limited problem solving is a factor in this position. Assignments follow prescribed policies and procedures.

Decision Making :
Limited decision making is a factor in this…