Parks Greenway Maintenance Technician

CITY OF CHEYENNE•Cheyenne, WY

12d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance, and related service work in City parks and supports Parks operations by operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment. The position performs the full range of assigned duties, including grounds and athletic facility maintenance, equipment care, park cleanliness, playground upkeep, and support for special events. Work takes place in an outdoor parks environment and may involve irregular hours, on-call duties, weekends, and emergency snow removal.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of basic methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to assigned work.
Basic knowledge of equipment and tools used in assigned work.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment safely and effectively.
Ability to perform manual tasks for extended periods in unfavorable weather conditions and to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people contacted during work.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Availability for on-call duties, weekends, emergency snow removal, and special events.
Ability to meet physical demands including operating assigned equipment; walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, or sitting for prolonged periods; and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain the audio-visual perception needed for observation, communication, reading, and writing, and the mental capacity to make sound decisions.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience performing field maintenance work.

Responsibilities

Operate hand tools, light equipment such as mowers, trucks, and carts, and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, snowplows, and tractors.
Clean and maintain equipment, including conducting pre- and post-trip inspections.
Compile and organize materials for assigned jobs.
Maintain City park grounds through tasks such as snow removal, mowing, trimming grass, caring for plants and shrubs, laying sod, applying pesticides and fertilizers, aerating, and repairing fences.
Maintain City athletic facilities, including striping fields, preparing infields, cleaning dugouts, and maintaining mounds and warning tracks.
Collect and remove trash and debris from park grounds daily, and clean public restrooms and shelters.
Assist with playground maintenance and minor repairs.
Participate in special events and on-call responsibilities.
Maintain a positive, cooperative attitude toward the public and coworkers, and serve as a role model or mentor to other City employees.
Respond courteously to public inquiries, provide information within the assigned work area, and resolve complaints efficiently and promptly.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.