DDA Part-time Maintenance Steward

Overview

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks related to downtown outdoor maintenance of streetscape and landscape. The Steward must possess skills at operating light duty mechanical equipment and knowledge of proper gardening maintenance techniques. Seasonal tasks include watering plants and pulling weeds every day in Spring, Summer, Fall, and supervising other part-time crew working on the same projects.

May be required, under supervision, to perform strenuous physical labor on maintenance, and repair work; and to perform related work as required. Attention to detail is necessary. Full details available on our website.

• Perform a variety of tasks related to downtown outdoor maintenance of streetscape and landscape.
• Operate light duty mechanical equipment and apply proper gardening maintenance techniques.
• Seasonal duties include watering plants and pulling weeds daily in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
• Supervise other part-time crew members working on the same projects.
• Under supervision, perform strenuous physical labor on maintenance and repair work as required.
• Maintain attention to detail in all tasks.

• Knowledge of general maintenance operations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Good physical condition and willingness to work in all kinds of weather.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and other City employees.