Maintenance Worker - Parks - 1.0 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 an anticipated full-time vacancy in the Community Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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.
• Previous full-time professional experience.
• Knowledge of applicable grounds, parks or landscape maintenance processes and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of appropriate pesticide application according to federal and state laws and protocols.
• Strong experience in the safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment, such as string trimmers, edgers, tractors, and riding mowers.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently.
• Self-motivated, responsive, and have effective communication skills.

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.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification.
• Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed