Parks Maintenance Technician I
About The Position
Responsible for the overall general ground's maintenance of city owned grounds, parks and recreation facilities. Lead Seasonal/Part Time crew members performing landscaping, mowing, fertilizing and ground's maintenance. TYPICAL DUTIES: Performs a variety of duties required to maintain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf; cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris. Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems. May operate various types of handheld and light to heavy duty equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, trucks, trailers, skid steer, backhoe, loader, dump trucks and other grounds maintenance equipment. Lead workers and crews of both permanent and seasonal employees. Makes work assignments and ensures the completion of projects. Trains and motivates employees on crews. Assists the District Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor in determining appropriate mowing, irrigation, fertilizing and other ground's maintenance schedules. Inspects parks, ball fields and other facilities to perform the preventive maintenance and minor repairs of playgrounds and other recreational equipment or facilities to ensure proper operation and safe use. Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use. Oversees the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas. Makes necessary preparation of ball fields, parks and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public. Inspects and cleans areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use. May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by person's experiencing homelessness. Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Must possess a valid drivers license. Personal and city vehicle require a valid driver's license or driving privilege card.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in maintenance and landscaping.
- One year of experience working for a municipal park.
- One year of experience operating light or heavy-duty equipment
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of duties required to maintain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf; cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris.
- Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems.
- May operate various types of handheld and light to heavy duty equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, trucks, trailers, skid steer, backhoe, loader, dump trucks and other grounds maintenance equipment.
- Lead workers and crews of both permanent and seasonal employees.
- Makes work assignments and ensures the completion of projects.
- Trains and motivates employees on crews.
- Assists the District Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor in determining appropriate mowing, irrigation, fertilizing and other ground's maintenance schedules.
- Inspects parks, ball fields and other facilities to perform the preventive maintenance and minor repairs of playgrounds and other recreational equipment or facilities to ensure proper operation and safe use.
- Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks.
- Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use.
- Oversees the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.
- Makes necessary preparation of ball fields, parks and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public.
- Inspects and cleans areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use.
- May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by person's experiencing homelessness.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
- Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid vacation and personal leave
- 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
- Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
- A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
- Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
