Park Maintenance Worker-26634705
About The Position
The Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to enhancing the quality of life in San Diego County by providing parks and recreational opportunities and preserving regionally significant resources in a parks system that is the pride of San Diego County. This mission is at the heart of what our employees do each day and a passion that is shared and fostered among our colleagues. Every position and function within the County Parks and Recreation system plays a part in upholding the Department's motto that " Parks Make Life Better !" Park Maintenance Workers perform a variety of structural and grounds maintenance/repair work for County parks and facilities. Duties include performing minor repairs and improvements, maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of park grounds (lawns, shrubs, trees, and vegetation) and facility structures (rest rooms, offices, parking lots, benches, irrigation systems, and other park and recreational facilities).
Requirements
- One (1) year of full-time experience performing a variety of semi-skilled structural and grounds maintenance work, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical repairs, and gardening, for an organization or agency.
- Formal training and or education in irrigation repair and troubleshooting, lawn and tree care and playground maintenance
- Strong mechanical skills in small equipment operation, including tractors, lawn mowers, and other related power equipment
- Skills in performing general maintenance repairs including carpentry, plumbing and chainsaw use, and janitorial duties
- Experience providing excellent customer service to diverse populations
- The ability to lift objects weighing 50 pounds
Responsibilities
- Performing minor repairs and improvements
- Maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of park grounds (lawns, shrubs, trees, and vegetation)
- Maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of facility structures (rest rooms, offices, parking lots, benches, irrigation systems, and other park and recreational facilities)
Benefits
- County promotional rule for step placement
- Veteran hiring, retention, and professional development
- Preferential credits for military service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
