Park Maintenance Laborer I

City of Yukon•Yukon, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This classification is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations and/or the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act. As a safety-sensitive classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana certification will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana. The candidate will perform day to day landscaping, maintenance, restoration, and project work in the maintenance and operations of the City of Yukon’s parks, grounds, athletic fields, and other green spaces. The candidate will also perform duties related to the set-up and cleanup of Christmas lights, Christmas displays, and other Christmas decorations for Christmas in the Park.

Requirements

Committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and fun work environment
Good attitude
Being on time and ready to work
Willingness to learn new things
Cooperation with fellow workers
Excellent problem-solving skills
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License
Must possess a valid Oklahoma State Driver License
Must pass post offer drug screen and post offer background tests, if 18 or older
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays occasionally

Nice To Haves

Experience in landscaping and care of flowerbeds and other green spaces
Experience in trimming trees
Experience operating large mowers and weedeaters
Pesticide/herbicide licenses or willingness to obtain them

Responsibilities

Cares for park and facility flowerbeds, trees, plants, and other green spaces
Performs landscaping work throughout the park system
Trims trees and waters sod, flowerbeds, trees, and other areas
Performs minor semi-skilled maintenance such as painting, carpentry, and other semi-skilled trade work
Plants sod, trees, shrubs, and flowers
Picks up trash and maintains cleanliness of parks
Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, aerating, topdressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of the City’s parks and open spaces
Operates various types of equipment including City vehicles, skid steer, mowers, weedeaters, trailers, etc.
Mows and maintains parks and other areas such as athletics fields and facilities
Helps with the setup and cleanup of Christmas lights, decorations, and displays for Christmas in the Park on a seasonal basis
Performs project work to improve the amenities and the aesthetic appeal of the parks, fields, and other City property
Works special events at City parks and facilities