Maintenance Technician - Parks

Canyon County•Melba, ID

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of maintenance, groundskeeping, and housekeeping activities supporting parks resource management and services within Parks, Cultural & Natural Resources. This position operates under the general direction of the Park Supervisor and exercises independent judgment and initiative in carrying out assigned responsibilities. The primary duties are performed outdoors and within public facilities.

Requirements

Methods, techniques, philosophy, and objectives of developing, managing, and operating park facilities and grounds
Considerable knowledge to identify and care for plants
Effective and best practice methods of safe and effective weed control, integrated pest management, fine fuel reduction, and defensible space
Operate standard office equipment, communications equipment and a personal computer
Communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing
Maintain and organize records
Maintain and organize workspaces and equipment
Work independently as well as with other agencies and team members
Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and reprioritize in order of importance
Idaho driver’s license
Experience performing basic construction, grounds, and building maintenance
Experience operating and maintaining vehicles/trailers/specialized equipment
Successfully complete a background investigation
Available for after-hours on-call response to emergencies
High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in horticulture, landscape or natural resources management, park maintenance or related field preferred
Two years’ experience in landscape or parks maintenance or related field preferred
Experience managing and coordinating staff and maintenance activities is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day maintenance operations, housekeeping and grounds keeping of assigned parks, buildings, resources, and trails
Assesses maintenance, housekeeping, and groundskeeping needs of parks facilities and assets; tracks work activities and communicates needs in partnership with peers and other departments
Completes maintenance tasks alongside part-time, seasonal, temporary staff, volunteers, and full-time team members to support operational needs
Works collaboratively with external consultants and contractors performing work on park lands and facilities to ensure project alignment and site readiness
Shares knowledge and promotes safe practices related to equipment operation, tools, maintenance procedures, and related activities
Performs equipment and facility maintenance and construction work including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, and general repairs
Maintains accurate records, logs, and documentation related to operations, usage, incidents, and maintenance activities
Supports camp-host operations at assigned locations and assists with user-fee collection processes as needed
Communicates timelines, needs (equipment & personnel) and expectations with Facilities Department as needed to ensure quality maintenance of assigned county park locations
Research and purchase janitorial and maintenance supplies and materials as needed
Tracks and inventories Park related assets/infrastructure as needed
Tracks and manages expenditures to ensure budgetary compliance
Responsible for risk and safety at park locations and facilities, ensuring that areas of potential safety hazards are checked regularly and any safety issues or potential risks are addressed immediately
Communicates, tracks, reports, coordinates, and implements corrective action for hazardous and risky conditions
Ensures facilities and grounds are maintained to provide for quality visitor experience and safe access to recreational opportunities such as but not limited to camping, hiking, boating, pathways, parking, and fishing
Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of interdepartmental operations and activities
Implements and supervises Safety Risk Management including fire extinguisher checks, Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) updates, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and first aid kits
Implements Wildfire Risk Management including fire restriction signs, fire pit checks, defensible space barriers, fine fuel removal, and chemical application
Works with local and partner law enforcement agencies to give warnings and report infractions, illegal activity and concerning behaviors
Patrols parks to protect and preserve cultural, natural, and recreational resources from vandalism, theft, and abuse, paying special attention to archaeological resources
Provides information and direction in a courteous and professional manner to visitors and the public regarding park facilities, rules, regulations, and general educational and recreational information
Assists with grant project implementation, compliance and reporting as assigned
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with county policies, procedures, and safety practices
Assists with search, rescue, and recovery operations as needed under the direction of trained enforcement staff and agencies
Other duties as assigned