Maintenance Specialist I - Parks

City of Rowlett (TX)•Rowlett, TX

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About The Position

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Under direct supervision, maintains the City's parks, operates small landscaping equipment and performs some janitorial duties. Prepares athletic fields for play. Performs related duties as required. Responsible for mowing and edging lawns and raking and cleaning flower beds in and around City parks, property and public buildings. Applies pesticides as instructed. Empties trash barrels and picks up trash at City parks, properties and public buildings. Assists in preparation for athletic and special events. Performs basic maintenance repairs, including but not limited to painting buildings, fences and equipment. Responsible for landscaping, utilizing proper horticultural procedures. Operates equipment (riding mowers, tractors, ATV's, and pesticide applicators). Maintains and repairs irrigation systems. Loads and unloads equipment from trucks and trailers to perform assigned tasks. Safely drives to job location(s). Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred
Valid driver's license required
Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett
Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt
Must be able to work overtime and on weekends as needed
Must be able to stand and walk on asphalt, gravel, grass, and wet and dry soil
Must be able to handle and operate majority of landscape tools and equipment which includes shovels, rakes, motorized equipment and basic hand tools
Must be able to lift and carry various types of landscape equipment and debris (up to 80 lbs.)
This position requires pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, vision, sitting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, climbing, balancing, hearing, talking and foot controls in order to operate equipment and perform essential job duties
Exposed to various weather conditions, including hot, cold, wet, icy, and/or humid situations
Works in or near road traffic and heights
Works with power equipment, mowers, and chainsaws

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience working with commercial landscape equipment preferred
Ability to read traffic signs, warning labels and simple operating instructions desired
Ability to write work orders for repair of equipment, memos, and complete time sheet desired
Ability to perform simple math, i.e. completion of time sheet, mix chemicals and solutions
Initiative and ability to foresee problematic conditions or safety risks in Parks and to take corrective action
Ability to work well with Parks staff as well as other departments

Responsibilities

Maintains the City's parks
Operates small landscaping equipment
Performs some janitorial duties
Prepares athletic fields for play
Mowing and edging lawns
Raking and cleaning flower beds
Applies pesticides as instructed
Empties trash barrels and picks up trash
Assists in preparation for athletic and special events
Performs basic maintenance repairs, including but not limited to painting buildings, fences and equipment
Responsible for landscaping, utilizing proper horticultural procedures
Operates equipment (riding mowers, tractors, ATV's, and pesticide applicators)
Maintains and repairs irrigation systems
Loads and unloads equipment from trucks and trailers to perform assigned tasks
Safely drives to job location(s)
Performs other duties as assigned
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance