Maintenance Crew Laborer (Parks) part-time

City of Richmond • Richmond, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate semiskilled work performing general upkeep and maintenance at City parks, facilities and grounds and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Park Assistant Superintendent. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the handling of tools, equipment, and machinery used in the trade
• Working knowledge of the safe operation of tools and equipment
• Working knowledge of city and department policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing systems
• Working knowledge of cleaning procedures
• Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, often under time pressure, and on several tasks at the same time
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and read/interpret detailed prints, sketches, specifications, technical manuals, instruments, gauges and dials
• Ability to use and operate the tools of the trade
• Ability to perform replacements and repairs
• Ability to operate and use standard office equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other departments, supervisors, and the general public
• Valid driver's license in the State of Indiana

Responsibilities

• Maintains buildings, grounds, athletic fields, tracks, and playgrounds, including painting, mowing grass, trimming/cutting shrubs and trees, landscaping, seeding/planting, spraying, raking leaves, and removing trash and debris.
• Cleans and services rest rooms and collects trash in park facilities, including shelters and rental buildings. Assists with opening and closing restroom facilities at beginning and end of season, adjusting water supply accordingly.
• Inspects and maintains park facilities and equipment, including repairing/replacing picnic tables, fences and playground equipment, replacing light bulbs and filters, and assists in performing minor plumbing and electrical repairs as necessary.
• Performs maintenance and upkeep duties in the Downtown area and at the City building, including sweeping, cleaning, collecting trash, emptying trash cans, shoveling and salting sidewalks, mowing, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, hanging decorations, replacing light bulbs, painting, and making minor repairs as needed.
• Operates various trucks/equipment/tools in the performance of duties, including backhoe, bobcat, dump truck, ditch witch, gator, stump grinder, chipper, bucket truck, snowplow, tractors, mowers, weed eaters, hedgers, trimmers, pruners, tiller, edger, leaf blower, chain saws, power drills, paint sprayers and other hand/power tools as needed.
• Assists with other projects, building, general maintenance needs as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED