Labor - Maintenance II - Parks

Tulsa County

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs manual, semiskilled, and limited skilled work in the care, maintenance, and repair of County parks and park facilities. The position is safety-sensitive and requires a negative drug and alcohol test before performing safety-sensitive duties. External applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result will be denied employment and must wait one year before applying for another Tulsa County position. The role includes a variety of park maintenance and repair work, such as semiskilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, landscaping, equipment operation, painting, fence repair, and cleanup. The employee may also maintain equipment, prepare forms for concrete work, and mix and finish concrete. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The job requires completion of eighth grade and more than one year of laborer experience in maintenance and/or construction work. A valid Oklahoma driver's license held for at least six months, completion of Tulsa County defensive driving within six months of hire, and an Oklahoma Chemical Technician License are required. The work involves physical labor and regular exposure to outdoor weather, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Requirements

Complete at least the eighth grade.
More than one year of experience as a laborer performing maintenance and/or construction work.
Knowledge of common practices, methods, tools, and materials used in varied semiskilled maintenance construction work; work hazards and safety precautions; and general park maintenance.
Skill in operating tractors with mowing attachments, other light automotive equipment, power equipment, hand tools, and chemical application equipment; and in leading community service workers.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; use hand and mechanical tools and equipment; develop skill in assigned operations; operate tractors and other light automotive equipment; and read and understand chemical labels.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Valid Oklahoma Driver's License held for at least six months.
Complete defensive driving with Tulsa County within six months of hire.
Oklahoma Chemical Technician License.
Meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform semiskilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and other maintenance tasks.
Lay water service pipes and open clogged sewers.
Operate tractors with mowing attachments and other light automotive equipment.
Operate various types of power equipment and hand tools.
Paint facilities and repair fences.
Plant, maintain, trim, and remove ornamental plants, grasses, shrubs, and trees.
Spray pesticides and herbicides and water landscape areas.
Clean and maintain equipment and tools.
May perform routine equipment maintenance, build forms for concrete work, mix and finish concrete, and clean up park areas manually.
Perform other duties as assigned.