Maintenance Equipment Operator - Part time

GVRD•Vallejo, CA

2d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) is seeking a Part Time Maintenance Equipment Operator to assist the full-time maintenance crew. This role involves skilled operation and maintenance of equipment used for the upkeep of parks, athletic fields, landscaped areas, trails, and recreational facilities. The employee will operate a variety of vehicles and equipment while supporting grounds maintenance, landscaping, and facility improvements. GVRD is a Special Service District serving area residents for over sixty years, managing extensive public park space and land, and is governed by a five-member Board of Directors with a significant number of full-time and part-time/seasonal employees.

Requirements

Basic methods and techniques of general construction, grounds maintenance and custodial work.
Basic operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
Learn to perform a variety of maintenance, construction, custodial and repair work in the area of work assigned.
Learn fertilizer composition and application; plant identification, care, pruning, and maintenance practices.
Learn mowing techniques and operation of a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Perform heavy manual labor and a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
Some general maintenance experience performing similar maintenance work within park, landscaped areas and building facilities is desirable.
Graduation from High School or equivalent
Possession of valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.
Proof of legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Assist full-time maintenance crew in all aspects of park, facilities and buildings maintenance as directed.
Operate equipment such as tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, loaders, and other grounds maintenance machinery.
Mow, trim, edge, and maintain turf areas, sports fields, and landscaped grounds.
Perform routine inspections, cleaning, fueling, and minor maintenance of equipment.
Follow all safety procedures and report equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions.
Maintain accurate records of equipment use and maintenance activities.
Maintain landscaping in District parks, grounds and buildings using a variety of hand and power tools; prune shrubs and trees; mow and edge lawns and fields as directed.
Perform minor repairs on irrigation system; dig holes to expose irrigation pipe; repair as needed.
Clean park grounds, buildings and facilities; clean restrooms, offices and empty trash receptacles; haul trash and debris as directed.
Routinely inspect walls, sidewalks and play equipment for graffiti and remove as directed.
Inspect play equipment for unsafe structures and hazards; repair as necessary or refer to supervisor.
Prepare baseball and softball fields in advance of games, including watering, dragging the infields, and chalking appropriate lines; set out bases; clean dugouts and bleachers and empty trash.
Perform turf maintenance functions on turf areas including mowing, fertilizing, aerating, topdressing, and overseeing as directed.
Perform routine maintenance on work trucks; wash and detail trucks.
Work day or evening hours and assigned weekends and holidays.
Provide support as needed for various recreation programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.