Maintenance Technician

City of St. Joseph•St. Joseph, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult general maintenance work on park amenities, grounds, and facilities as well as inspection and maintenance of playground facilities and equipment. May be assigned intermittent supervisory responsibilities involving small work crews.

Requirements

Skills in planning, organizing, and directing crews, operation of trucks, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in park maintenance.
Knowledge of general park maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of department rules and regulations.
Ability to obtain Certified Playground Safety Inspector certificate issued by the National Playground Safety Institute.
Ability to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates and the general public.
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) required or must have ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
Must attend a work release supervisor training class annually.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
One or more years of experience required to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Performs inspection, preventative maintenance, and repairs on playground equipment.
Prepare surfaces and paint park facilities and amenities.
Operates equipment such as mowers, trucks, tractors, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in the maintenance of parks.
Install new equipment and amenities.
Repair and renovate all existing amenities, facilities, and grounds.
Repair vandalism to park facilities and buildings.
Securers all park facilities and buildings as necessary.
Assist and work with other maintenance personnel as needed.
Prepare material lists and order supplies for work projects.
Perform inspections of park facilities.
May be required to work with or supervise inmates.
Perform all other duties as assigned.