Field Maintenance Worker

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

96d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of a Parks Foreman or Parks Worker I, II, III, or IV, performs assigned tasks involved with the care and maintenance of public grounds and parks, including park facilities. This is a Seasonal, Full-Time position with varied hours, including weekends. The role requires a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and the ability to pass background checks and drug/alcohol testing. The position also requires participation in the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.

Requirements

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.
Extensive background checks required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to operate noisy equipment for extended periods of time.
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
Ability to tolerate weather extremes for extended periods of time.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.
Ability to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to learn to properly operate tools and equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

Experience in installation and repair of sprinkler systems preferred or the ability to learn.

Responsibilities

Performs turf maintenance functions, operating equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, hand mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, and sand pros.
Applies fertilizer by lifting 50 pound bags individually into a hopper and pushing 50 pound hand spreaders individually.
Responsible for seeding and irrigation, including digging up irrigation lines and replacing PVC pipe and sprinklers.
Performs construction and ball field duties such as shoveling and digging in dusty conditions, lifting bricks, and working on hands and knees.
Performs litter control tasks, including picking up and loading barrels onto a truck.
Cleans and repairs park shelters, picnic tables, grills, sand areas, and playgrounds.
Cleans restrooms using cleaning supplies as directed.
Operates noisy, self-propelled equipment.
Works around the public in a safe and courteous manner.
Operates a motor vehicle, such as pickup trucks and one-ton trucks.
Operates backhoe (non-essential).
Directs traffic around work site (non-essential).