Park Maintenance Specialist

Clearfield, City of • Clearfield City, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of entry-level semi-skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep and repair of city recreation facilities, parks, cemetery, grounds, buildings, and general environment. Works under the general supervision of the Parks & Open Space Manager, Senior Parks Crew Lead(s), or Parks Crew Lead(s), in the performance of daily responsibilities, while in training or on a project-by-project basis. No supervision is exercised.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Six months of training in facilities maintenance and management, horticulture, or related field.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• May be required to have or obtain a valid Utah Driver's License and meet the requirements of the city's Motor Vehicle policy.
• May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must be able to work rotating weekends and holidays.
• Some knowledge of the use and operation of light equipment such as gang mower, backhoe, loader, dump truck, mowers, tractor, power overseeders, aerators, thatchers, trimmers, etc.; landscape and sprinkler system installation; of hazards and related safety precautions associated with equipment operations; interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and insects; effectively perform various semi-skilled and skilled functions related to building maintenance; develop working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Operates lawn mowing equipment; mows and trims grass, bushes and shrubs; assists in pruning activities on trees, shrubs and plants; removes dead, diseased or injured trees; stimulates health plant growth through custom pruning and cutting.
• Performs general clean-up, landscape and gardening duties; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, bushes, grass, flowers, etc., as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques using dry and liquid chemicals.
• Operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, backhoe, loaders, trenchers, aeration tractor, and various hand tools.
• May operate snowplow.
• Performs general grounds maintenance duties; prepares ball diamonds, operates various small equipment to turn and prepare soil; chalks field boarders; assures lawns are trim and attractive.
• Assesses fields for potential playing hazards; removes hazards; picks up trash.
• Performs routine building maintenance; assists to construct and repair of boweries, restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, small buildings, and storage facilities; assures proper operation of lighting fixtures, doors, windows and plumbing; performs concrete and masonry work; assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment.
• Assists in the installation of sprinkler systems; selects line sizes, sprinkler spacing, type and control equipment; install, test, and maintain systems utilizing low voltage, hydraulic, or other operating features.
• Performs seasonal duties such as winterizing sprinkler systems to avoid freezing, flushes watering systems in spring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED