Maintenance Worker – Parks – .75 Fte

Washoe County•Reno, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled maintenance in County parks, including landscaped areas, sports facilities and open space; and performs related work as required. This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a .75 full-time vacancy in the Community Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. This .75 full-time position works 40 hours per week, 9 months out of the year. The incumbent will NOT work during the months of July, August, and September. These positions are partially benefited, and incumbents receive vacation, sick leave and holiday pay at a prorated rate.

Requirements

One year of full-time experience performing basic maintenance work in a park, landscaping, or related environment including irrigation, plant care, chemical application, and/or grounds maintenance equipment use; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Certification as a pesticide applicator must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture within six months of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate enthusiasm with performing grounds, parks, and/or landscape maintenance and will have previous full-time professional experience.
Demonstrate knowledge of applicable grounds, botanical gardens, parks or landscape maintenance processes and procedures. Including proper pruning techniques.
Have basic knowledge of appropriate pesticide application according to federal and state laws and protocols.
Have strong experience in the safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment, such as string trimmers, edgers, chainsaws , tractors, and riding mowers.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently.
Be self-motivated, responsive, and have effective communication skills.
Have basic knowledge to auditory plant species.
Demonstrate knowledge of greenhouse propagation, nursery care and proper planting.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled maintenance in County parks, including landscaped areas, sports facilities and open space.
Performs related work as required.