Facilities Maintenance Worker - Full Time

Kearney, City of•Kearney, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction and care of the parks and park facilities. Work varies, requiring interpretative judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.

Requirements

Require a high school diploma/GED
Experience in ground maintenance, nursery or landscape work.
Must possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license
Ability to obtain an EPA pesticide applicator’s license within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate various types of trucks and light equipment; performs manual labor in the maintenance, repair and minor construction of ball fields, recreation facilities, parks, and buildings.
Assign, schedule, and supervise seasonal staff.
Maintain material and equipment inventory.
Service and maintain equipment used in the maintenance of turf and park grounds.
Oversee the watering, seeding, and maintenance of landscaping (flowers and plantings).
Maintain turf with applications of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.
Trim trees and shrubs.
Irrigate, water, mow, edge, aerate, and maintain turf.
Coordinate work with recreational staff and facility user groups to prepare parks prior to and during special events.
Prepare and maintain tennis courts, ball fields, soccer fields, splash pads, basketball courts, volleyball courts, swimming pools, and extensive winter snow and ice removal.
Maintain effective working relations with facility users.
Maintain park playground equipment and park facilities with minor building maintenance and remodeling.
Assist irrigation specialist with irrigation installation, repair, maintenance, plumbing, and related tasks.
Perform overtime as required and other duties as assigned.
Assist with the supervision of seasonal workers in field work as assigned.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public.
Assigned projects are performed properly and efficiently.
Maintain and safely operate equipment.
Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools to effectively maintain and care for shrubs, trees, plants and grass.
Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools used to perform maintenance and construction tasks.