Park Maintenance Worker II (MTMO)

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

About The Position

Under supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in maintaining a variety of general landscaping areas, artificial turf for athletic fields, and performs maintenance for various landscaping equipment. This is the second level within a three-level series and is distinguished from the Parks Maintenance Worker Lead in that incumbents generally perform semi-skilled to skilled labor as well as operation of equipment duties, and typically work independently under the guidance of the Parks Crew Lead and as the lead to the Parks Maintenance Worker 1.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and one (1) year related grounds-keeping maintenance and/or repair work experience in and around athletic artificial turf fields.
Skilled in: Operating small hand and power tools; operating power lawn mowers, such as riding or push mowers; performing a variety of routine ground-keeping functions; completing assigned work in a timely and efficient manner; safely operating tools and equipment; safely handling fertilizers and chemicals; maintenance of equipment. Knowledge of turf machines and artificial turf maintenance.
Knowledge of: Basic math; safe work practices; basic cleaning and grounds-keeping techniques; uses, handling, and storage of pesticides and herbicides.
Ability to: Read and write; follow verbal and written instructions; operate and care for tools and equipment; observe safety requirements and safe work practices; perform work involving regular physical activity; establish and maintain cooperative work relationships; arrive to work in a timely manner; attend required training; work varying shifts.
Must have a current and valid Washington State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Use various types of hand and power tools such as saws, axes, drills, weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, and hoes. Performs minor adjustments and repairs to such equipment.
Knowledgeable of maintenance on artificial turf on athletic fields. Will maintenance turf after every practice and game.
May be asked to work outside of normal business hours during athletic tournaments held on fields.
Use various types of hand and power tools such as saws, axes, drills, weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, and hoes. Performs minor adjustments and occasional complex repairs to lawn care equipment. Keep inventory for all the lawn care equipment and make recommendations for repair, replacement, and services.
Knowledge in ball field and playground equipment and ground maintenance duties.
Must know how to landscape on a three-level skill for various park sites.
Mow, edge and trim lawns using hand or riding mowers, edger’s and sweepers; water and weed lawns, shrubs and flower beds; rake and clear litter; clear brush and gather leaves; saw, split and stack wood.
Perform tree and shrub trimming periodically. Use clippers as needed to complete the lawn care work to keep all landscaping area in a high quality condition.
Sweep and clean facility perimeters, bathrooms, and concessions stands.
Clean public surface areas and remove graffiti.
Mix and use weed killing solutions, fertilizers, and/or other related chemical mixtures.
Perform periodic lawn treatment with applicators and equipment, including weeding, fertilizing and aerating.
Perform lawn sprinkler system operation and maintenance.
Drive non-CDL pickup trucks, automobiles and other small, motorized vehicles in connection with work activities. Perform minor repairs or adjustments, lubrication and safety checks on vehicles and/or trailers.
Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular job responsibilities.