Parks Maintenance Technician I

Salt Lake City Corporation

23h•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the overall general grounds maintenance of city owned grounds, parks and recreation facilities. Lead crew member performing landscaping, mowing, fertilizing and grounds maintenance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License class A with endorsement airbrakes and combination or ability to attain within 6 months.
Must have a Utah Pesticide Applicators License with two or more of the following endorsements, ornamental and turf, vertebrate, Aquatic (Surface Water) or any endorsements relating to the employees’ job assignments or able to attain within 6 months
Must complete leadership training within 6 months.
At least 3 years of experience working in a municipal park.
At least 3 years of experience in maintenance and landscaping.
At least 3 years of experience operating light to heavy duty equipment.
Must have two of the following certifications: Certified Grounds Technician (Professional Grounds Management Society), Landscape Certifications from the Irrigation Association (irrigation.org), Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT), Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA), Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA), Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC), Certified Irrigation Designer (CID), Certified Landscape Water Manager (CLWM), NRPA Certification (nrpa.org), Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE), Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) OR one of the following: Certified Sports Field Manager- (sportsfieldmanagement.org), time frame varies see STMA Requirements, ISA Certified Arborist Credential- (isa-arbor.com) Three or more years of full-time practical work experience in arboriculture. NRPA 2-year School Program. (nrpa.org), 2-year vocation technical college (any trade), Bachelor’s Degree

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working as a supervisor
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Written and verbal fluency in Spanish
Strong problem solving and multi-tasking experience

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; snow removal; 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.
Operates 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 grounds 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.
May be required to conduct condition assessments on parks amenities and input data into tracking systems.
Perform related duties as assigned.