Maintenance Aide Parks

City of Victorville, CA•Victorville, CA

29d

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs basic maintenance and repair work to parks facilities, and grounds; performs related duties, as assigned. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Plant, water, weed, trim, renovate, and fertilize lawns, shrubs, trees, and flower beds. Spade and otherwise cultivate ground around plants and shrubs, including mixing and applying fertilizers. Prepare ball fields, operate hedgers, blowers, and other related equipment for grounds maintenance. Perform weed abatement and remove weeds and trash. Assist in the installation and/or repair of irrigation systems. Open and close park facilities, clean and maintain facilities. Secure City facilities and alarm systems. Remove graffiti from park structures and amenities. Repair damaged benches or trash containers and clean sidewalks and picnic areas. Report noted repairs of facilities or equipment to supervisory staff. Perform light building maintenance including basic plumbing and electrical repairs. Perform general construction projects. Paint interior and exterior areas. Maintain maintenance records. Safely operate City vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma OR GED equivalent AND 6 months of landscape maintenance experience OR grounds, construction, facilities, or related experience.
Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license upon hire and maintain throughout the length of employment with the City of Victorville.
Knowledge of Landscape maintenance and repair practices and methods.
Knowledge of Basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical maintenance and repair methods and practices.
Knowledge of Basic irrigation systems maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of Employee safety practices.
Knowledge of Herbicides and pesticide application procedures.
Knowledge of Plants and trees including tree removal methods.
Knowledge of Operation of motorized construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles.
Skill in Providing efficient customer service and communicating clearly and objectively both verbally and in writing.
Skill in Organizing with the ability to prioritize work and exercise independent judgment, wisdom, common sense, and initiative.
Skill in Thoroughly carrying out oral and written instructions.
Skill in Using patience, tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealing with the public and employees.
Skill in Using initiative, discretion, and judgment within established procedures, guidelines, and rules.
Skill in Operating pressure washers, power and basic hand tools, and motorized equipment and vehicles.
Skill in Maintaining basic written records.
Skill in Time management.
Skill in Attention to detail.
Skill in Operating a personal computer and various software applications.
Skill in Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors, employees, vendors, suppliers, contractors, external public agencies, schools, and the general public and applying safe work practices.

Responsibilities

Plant, water, weed, trim, renovate, and fertilize lawns, shrubs, trees, and flower beds.
Spade and otherwise cultivate ground around plants and shrubs, including mixing and applying fertilizers.
Prepare ball fields, operate hedgers, blowers, and other related equipment for grounds maintenance.
Perform weed abatement and remove weeds and trash.
Assist in the installation and/or repair of irrigation systems.
Open and close park facilities, clean and maintain facilities.
Secure City facilities and alarm systems.
Remove graffiti from park structures and amenities.
Repair damaged benches or trash containers and clean sidewalks and picnic areas.
Report noted repairs of facilities or equipment to supervisory staff.
Perform light building maintenance including basic plumbing and electrical repairs.
Perform general construction projects.
Paint interior and exterior areas.
Maintain maintenance records.
Safely operate City vehicles and equipment.