Parks and Rec Maintenance Tech II

This is manual work primarily of a semi-skilled nature. Work of this class involves performance of manual tasks which may include the use of standard or specialized hand tools, power-operated equipment, some of the tools of certain skilled trades, and other equipment. Assignments also may include the operation of City vehicles such as trucks, other automotive or construction equipment incidental to regular duties.

Work is normally performed under the direct supervision of a supervisor who issues general or specific orders depending on the assignments. Work results are always checked for conformance with established standards.

• Performs daily maintenance of parks, grounds, facilities, and athletic fields.
• Operates power equipment and tools essential to maintenance of Department grounds and facilities.
• Maintains equipment used in maintenance operations on a daily basis.
• Prepares athletic fields including turf maintenance, field marking, and dirt preparation.
• Performs basic carpentry and plumbing, pours and finishes concrete, maintains playground structures, and repairs fencing.
• Assists in swimming pool maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

May occasionally be required to supervise seasonal laborers and assist in training new employees.

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 which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma, GED.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to apply basic logic or reason in routine and non-routine functions of operation, maintenance, and construction.

A valid driver's license is required. All non-U.S.citizens must provide appropriate immigration documents.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, control and operate power tools and equipment. Employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit, crouch, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands. Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, and color vision.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving equipment; occasionally exposed to electrical shock; regularly exposed to moderate to very loud noises. The employee frequently works outside in extreme weather conditions from rain and cold to extreme heat; is exposed to humid/wet conditions, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and occasionally toxic chemicals.