Park Maintenance Technician

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

4h•$19 - $23

About The Position

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for operating equipment and leading the work in a variety of tasks related to park maintenance and upkeep, construction and/or maintenance. Duties may include, installing, repairing and performing maintenance work on park buildings, equipment and public art pieces. Performing routine maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment. Duties may include performing preventive maintenance, changing starters, batteries and belts; changing fluids. Requires multiple skills across more than one trade (e.g. electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding). Work is performed with limited supervision The Park Maintenance Technician is a stand alone position.

Requirements

At least three years of any combination of relevant education, training or experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job will be considered.
Examples of relevant training and experience include vocational/technical training in mechanics, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, welding, carpentry, construction, or general building and/or park maintenance; and skilled trades work in mechanics, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, carpentry, construction, or general building and/or park maintenance.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid Class D driver's license.
Depending on area of assignment some positions may require: Licensure or Certification in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding or other applicable trade.
Knowledge of basic supervisory principles; street, building, parks, grounds and landscape maintenance and/or construction; practices associated with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems; carpentry principles and practices; applicable tools and equipment used in building trades; painting principles, practices and techniques and welding techniques; basic masonry installation, construction, repair and maintenance techniques; cleaning techniques, chemicals and chemical mixtures; mechanical principles; plumbing principles; applicable tools, equipment and vehicles utilized in the trade; customer service principles; inventory management principles and practices and safe work methods.
Skill in prioritizing and assigning work; monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate; training subordinate staff on work methods and procedures; handling hazardous materials; entering confined spaces; installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems; welding; performing carpentry; painting; maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment; performing manual labor; operating applicable tools, equipment and vehicles utilized in the trade; reading and interpreting maps and/or other technical documents; performing routine maintenance activities and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

Prioritizes and assigns work orders to crews according to available resources and time.
Inspects work sites for proper completion of assigned work.
Monitors services of contractors to ensure completion of work orders per contract specifications.
Ensures set up of safe work zones, and ensures that personnel perform duties in compliance with safety policies and procedures, including OSHA safety regulations.
May complete construction and utility services including repairing water and irrigation lines, drawing utility line locations on work blueprints,, repairing interior plumbing and air compressors and performing other duties such as installing mailboxes and fencing and planting trees and bushes.
May assist crew in grounds maintenance of parks which includes scouting park for damages, spraying chemicals, trimming weeds and shrubs, removing dead plants, watering plants as necessary, repairing sprinkler systems, fertilizing greenery, operating aerator, taking soil samples, pressure washing concrete, removing trash, cleaning light fixtures, operating street sweeper and directing landscape installation.
May assist in park maintenance including the sweeping and leaf/debris blowing of plaza, pressure washing concrete structures, vacuuming dirt from stream, operating and maintaining water and stream pumps, performing grounds maintenance, cleaning restrooms, ordering necessary supplies and maintaining equipment.
May perform work associated with parks/recreational facility maintenance projects; may include maintenance of athletic fields, playing surfaces, playgrounds, and recreational facilities and equipment; may mix, use and dispose of chemicals; may coordinate setup of bleachers, picnic tables and other equipment for events.
May operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools associated with projects and work activities as needed; plans and coordinates regular maintenance or necessary repairs.
May supervise and participate in water feature functions which may include cleaning wet wells in pump stations, loading and unloading chlorine cylinders, assisting operators in removing units for services, changing air filters, cleaning screens and drains, cleaning chemical and spills
May assist in a variety of routine electrical maintenance activities which may include repairing and installing electrical conduit, relays, switches, fixtures, receptacles, controls, circuits and related items; replacing plugs on electrical equipment; repairing electrical equipment; troubleshooting electrical problems and/or performing other related activities.
Performs or may assist in a variety of routine plumbing maintenance activities which may include installing plumbing fixtures; installing and repairing water fountain aerators; unclogging water, drainage and sewer lines; installing and repairing water heaters; replacing faucets; repairing valves on commodes, urinals and drain lines and/or performing other related activities.
Performs or may assist in a variety of routine heating and air conditioning maintenance activities which may include troubleshooting problems; performing preventative maintenance on systems; inspecting boilers, chillers and air handlers; changing air compressors; inspecting coils; repairing motors and replacing bearings on shafts; changing filters and belts; checking for related electrical problems and/or performing other related activities.
Performs a variety of routine carpentry activities which may include erecting walls, studs and sheetrock; repairing fascia boards; repairing roof leaks, ceiling tiles and window sills; repairing doors and locks; patching holes in walls; installing soap and paper towel dispensers; building and repairing furniture; building and repairing bookshelves and/or performing other related activities.
Paints walls and/or other related interior and exterior surfaces; removes and installs wallpaper.
Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and/or equipment which includes refilling lubricants; replacing worn parts; inspecting vehicles and equipment for safety hazards and/or performing other related activities.
Uses and maintains a full set of hand, power and shop tools and equipment related to the work; observes safe work methods and utilizes safety equipment related to the work.
Performs routine welding and fabrication for various projects and repairs.
May be required to use, carry and answer their cell phone as determined by their job duties and the department head.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.