Parks Equipment Operator I

City of Deer Park•Deer Park, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of parks, open spaces, grounds, turf and related facilities. This role involves mowing and maintaining park and open space areas, including lawns, courts, and appurtenances. It also includes maintaining sprinkler systems, performing routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment, planting lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers, and carrying out seeding, fertilizing, pest, and weed control. The position requires maintaining and adjusting specialized turf care equipment and tools, operating various machinery, and keeping current skills in maintenance functions. Additionally, the role involves collecting and disposing of solid waste, opening and closing facilities, assisting with event setups, and installing sports facility equipment. There is also involvement in the construction of new open space facilities and record keeping.

Requirements

Some knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance
Some knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs
Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment
Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public
Valid state driver’s license with CDL endorsement, or ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

Mows and maintains park and open space areas; mows lawns; weeds; cleans and maintains courts and appurtenances; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of drinking fountains and restrooms.
Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces outdoor tables and slabs.
Performs minor unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance of open space structures such as restrooms, shelters, maintenance sheds, etc. by performing custodial, maintenance, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of parks and open spaces.
Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.
Operates tractors, mowers, jack hammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.
Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.
Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various functions and programs, prepares facilities for program use.
Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, such as soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball.
Assists in the construction of new open space facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
Keeps records of work completed.
Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; sweep floors; dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; sweep; empty ash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures etc.; wash windows, walls, metal and woodwork; clean rain gutters; sweep roofs.
Drags ball fields; lies fields for games.
Performs backup duties for related positions, as assigned.
Assists in the maintenance of swimming pools.
Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.