Park Maintenance Assistant II (Temporary Assignment/Internal Applicants Only)

Sunrise Recreation and Park District•Citrus Heights, CA

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents may be assigned varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events, as required by operational needs. Incumbents ensure the cleanliness and security of District parks and facilities. Duties include: opens and/or closes and secures park gates and restrooms; cleans and services restrooms, picnic areas and community centers and replenishes restroom supplies; picks up trash and empties trash cans; removes graffiti and repairs damage caused by vandalism; sets-up and arranges furniture and equipment for community use and special events; meets with members of the public, volunteers and facility users to respond to inquiries, resolve facility and equipment problems and provide information pertinent to District policies, procedures, programs and facilities; and performs related work as required. The Park Maintenance Assistant II is a sub-entry level job classification. This incumbent is considered as an temporary employee on a temporary assignment. Hours of work may be full or part-time. This classification is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Aide I in that the latter is a seasonal training classification, and incumbents learn and perform basic manual labor and maintenance duties to assist with the maintenance and repair of District parks and recreation facilities. Incumbents in this classification independently set up and maintain District parks and facilities for community use and special events in the evenings and on weekend shifts.

Requirements

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance
Previous experience in custodial or landscape maintenance is highly desirable
Basic methods, tools, materials and equipment used in facility and grounds maintenance
Safe work practices and operation of power tools and equipment
Customer service principles and effective public interaction techniques
Work with minimal guidance and supervision
Perform manual labor for extended periods of time
Understand and implement oral and written directions
Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools
Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices
Lift, carry, and pull equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the general public, co-workers, and those contacted during the course of work
Perform essential duties of the job without causing harm to self or others
Possession of a valid class C California Driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

Opens, closes and secures District gates and restrooms
Sets up, assembles, moves, rearranges and takes down chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment following written instructions, oral directions or upon request for community use and other events
Meets with members of the public, volunteers, contractors, facility users, event participants and District Building Monitors to provide information on District policies, procedures, facilities, programs and services; to respond to requests and inquiries; and to resolve issues and complaints according to established procedures
Cleans and sanitizes restroom facilities and fixtures; unclogs toilets as needed, and maintains restroom supplies
Picks up and removes brush, trash and debris, empties trash cans and services picnic areas
Inspects playgrounds to identify safety and sanitary hazards; makes necessary repairs and/or reports existence of identified hazards and the need for more extensive repair
Cleans graffiti and repairs damage caused by vandalism; reports identified incidents and the need for any additional repair or replacement work
Repairs and paints tables, benches, fences, signs and small structures, as needed
Provides guidance and training to intermittent park maintenance staff as assigned.
Performs assigned duties or other job-related duties as assigned or required in accordance with District safety policies and procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or required