Maintenance Craftsworker - Parks

City of Kennewick•Dan Frost Municipal Campus, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs semi-skilled and general work, including equipment operation, maintenance, repair, and construction in the Parks Department. The role involves maintaining parks, park structures, and other public areas, including watering, planting, fertilizing, trimming, mowing, weed and litter control, and applying forestry techniques to trees. It also includes applying pesticides and herbicides safely, policing public areas for hazards, assisting with irrigation systems, performing routine repairs on structures and outdoor facilities, painting, preparing athletic fields, and assisting with more complex skilled crafts like plumbing, carpentry, and masonry. The position requires operating various equipment such as trenchers, loaders, tractors, mowers, saws, jackhammers, and trucks, as well as performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment. Additionally, the role involves using various hand tools and performing routine housekeeping in City parks and facilities. Work hours are varied and may include evenings and weekends. The Maintenance and Construction Craftsworker may also train, supervise, and direct the work of part-time, seasonal, or temporary workers.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
At least six (6) months of previous work experience performing maintenance work, repairs, equipment operation, and motor vehicle operation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in grounds maintenance.
Demonstrated proficiency using maps and plans.
Demonstrated proficiency in safely using required tools and operating required equipment.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License.
Must possess or obtain within six (6) months: Flagger certification, Forklift certification, First aid/CPR, and any other appropriate certifications as required by law, ordinance, or department regulations.
Washington State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Public Operator License (PCL), with Laws & Safety and General Weed Control Endorsements (to be obtained within 12 months of hire).

Responsibilities

Maintains parks, park structures, and other public areas by watering, planting, and fertilizing grass and plants.
Trims and mows lawns and landscapes.
Performs weed and litter control in parks and other public areas.
Applies various forestry techniques to trees, including trimming, pruning, and transplanting.
Applies pesticides and herbicides safely and effectively.
Polices public areas to identify and remove safety hazards and ensure proper maintenance for special events and daily use.
Assists in maintenance and operation of irrigation systems, cleaning and replacing heads and broken lines.
Performs routine and recurring repair and maintenance of structures, fences, park benches, and other outdoor park facilities.
Paints as necessary.
Prepares athletic fields for use by teams, leagues, and the general public.
Assists General Craftsworkers in more complicated and difficult phases of plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and other skilled crafts.
Operates trenchers, loaders, tractors, gang mowers, hand mowers, weedeaters, concrete and asphalt saws, jackhammers, pickup trucks, compaction wackers, and other equipment required in the maintenance of City parks.
Performs routine preventive maintenance of equipment by checking oil, fluids, water, and tire levels and advises superiors of mechanical or operational problems.
Uses various hand tools, including shovels, rakes, picks, hoes, and wrenches.
Performs routine housekeeping in City parks and facilities.
Performs related work and weekend and overtime work as required.
May train, supervise, and direct the work of part-time, seasonal workers, or temporary workers.