Park Maintenance Worker

The purpose of this job is to perform a variety of duties involving the maintenance of park grounds and facilities. This is a safety sensitive position. As such, you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Performs maintenance and repairs of park grounds, buildings, structures and equipment by performing landscaping, painting, carpentry, minor electrical, minor plumbing, fencing, mechanical and irrigation repair.
• Performs maintenance tasks to include mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, painting, minor trade and irrigation repairs and sports field preparation.
• Operates trucks, tractors, mowers and a variety of hand & power tools.
• Purchases parts and supplies required for work performed.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled equipment repair and preventative maintenance.
• Cleans park grounds, restrooms, buildings, structures, and equipment.
• Performs scheduled facility, grounds, equipment and irrigation system inspections, repair and maintenance.
• Performs facility inspections for safety and needed repairs caused by damage from usage or vandalism.
• Performs make ready services to athletic fields, pavilions and rented or scheduled use areas.
• Collects trash, debris, recycled materials and keeps inventory; restocks and, communicates janitorial or cleaning item needs.
• Performs related work as required.

• Prepares and maintains athletic fields by dragging, painting lines, setting dimensions and performing renovation or repair projects.

• Performs and applies proper pruning/trimming practices of trees or shrubs; cleans up and disposes of debris.
• Operates, maintains and repairs irrigation systems and related controlling devices.

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• At least one (1) year of related work experience, such as landscape maintenance.
• Current and valid driver's license.

• English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Landscaping, building and ground maintenance and safety regulations
• Procedures and practices of maintenance and equipment and equipment repair
• Products or chemicals used to control weeds and insect pests
• Tools and equipment required for skilled/trade maintenance tasks
• Purchasing policies, procedures and limits
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, painting, irrigation repair, mechanics and equipment operation

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Perform equipment preventative maintenance and minor repair
• Follow safety regulations regarding vehicle, equipment and tool use
• Identify tree species, structural issues and related concerns
• Maintain proper records and documentation of inspections and repairs made
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• The position involves very heavy physical demands, such as exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.