Park Maintenance Worker I

City of Watsonville•Watsonville, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This job classification is the entry and working level of the Parks Maintenance series and requires limited experience in landscape maintenance work. This job class performs a wide variety of unskilled to semi-skilled tasks and receives close supervision within a framework of clearly defined policies and procedures. Incumbents may operate light and moderately heavy maintenance and construction equipment in support of assigned work. Incumbents usually work as a member of a crew, but may also be given independent assignments and may work on City parks & recreation facilities, streets, trails, public events, and may be subject to call back for after-hours emergencies. Incumbents may instruct the work of, or give direction to, temporary park maintenance aides and volunteers.

Requirements

Safe motor vehicle and traffic laws
Safe work practices
Basic understanding of use of hand tools and equipment used in landscape maintenance
Drive an automobile, work truck, maintenance and construction equipment
Learn the operation of tools, supplies, and equipment in the performance of a variety of tasks
Safely handle toxic materials
Follow oral and written instructions
Adapt to frequently changing work assignments and priorities
Work effectively as a member of a crew and complete simple written records
Act in a courteous and diplomatic manner with members of the public to provide excellent customer service
Climb ladders to prune trees
Maintain a safe work environment
Work at various heights on appropriate equipment to string lights, banners, change light bulbs
Wear a uniform and required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Occasionally work independently without direct supervision
Operate tools, light and heavy equipment in the performance of typical duties
Assist with installation of irrigation systems
Troubleshoot malfunctioning irrigation systems and complete repairs
Assist with repairing plumbing fixtures in public restrooms
Complete work order logs; enter data on the computer or work-issued mobile device
Work irregular schedules, days, nights and weekend hours
Learn skilled tasks and take on more responsibilities over time
Serve as an Emergency Disaster Worker in the event the City Manager declares a local emergency
One (1) year of paid manual labor or gardening experience equivalent to the Parks Maintenance Aide classification
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a safe driving record
Must obtain CPR and first aid certifications during employment
Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside of regular work hours

Responsibilities

Conducts park operations and maintenance activities to ensure assigned areas are maintained in a safe, high quality and aesthetically pleasing condition.
Waters, mows, rakes and edges lawns and turfs; renovates grass and lawn areas.
Plants, cultivates, trims, waters, and sprays ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers; prepares soil for planting; operates trailer-mounted watering equipment.
Weeds planters, tree wells, sports fields, other parks and public grounds areas.
Cleans and stocks restrooms; vacuums, sweeps or mops maintenance shop and storage areas; washes windows; cleans rain gutters and drain inlets; performs custodial duties at other outdoor facilities as assigned.
Uses general grounds keeping, carpentry and mechanical tools such as picks, shovels, hoes, rakes, shears, edgers, loppers, saws, drills, wrenches, screwdrivers and hammers.
Installs, maintains and repairs signs, picnic tables, trash cans, barbecues, drinking fountains, playground equipment, irrigation systems, buildings and maintenance equipment.
Undergoes regular pesticide training and applies chemicals to control landscape pests; performs gopher and rodent control; operates spray rig.
Inspects playgrounds and recreational facilities for hazards and unsafe conditions and removes or repairs them; reports problems to lead staff.
Operates landscape construction, turf maintenance, and weed removal equipment such as chainsaws, sprayers, aerators, tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks, brush chippers, weed eaters, blowers, small and large riding mowers, rototillers and seeders.
Prunes shrubs and large limbs from trees using aerial boom lift truck.
Places traffic control flags, signs and cones to direct traffic around work sites.
Empties trash; picks up and removes trash and debris; replaces trash can liners.
Performs heavy graffiti and debris cleanup.
Assists in removing, forming, pouring, and finishing concrete.
Assists in minor carpentry and construction projects.
Assists patrons with reserved equipment or refers equipment needs of patrons to lead staff; locks and unlocks rooms for patrons and other tasks as assigned.
Waters, rakes and drags tools/equipment in maintaining level playing surfaces for sports league games; chalks and sprays lines on fields for games.
Mixes, adds, and packs fines in high impact zones of sports infield areas.
Conducts work in a manner that results in high customer satisfaction levels.
Interacts with employees in other City departments and members of the public in a professional manner and provides exceptional customer service; disseminates routine information about site activities.
Serves as an emergency disaster worker if a local emergency is declared.
Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.