Parks Maintenance Technician I

Salt Lake City Corporation

80d • $19 - $25

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• 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.
• Cleans restrooms, picks up trash, rakes leaves, clears sidewalks, and removes debris.
• Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees.
• Inspects and adjusts 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.
• Leads 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 preventive maintenance and minor repairs of playgrounds and other recreational equipment or facilities.
• 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.
• 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.
• May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by persons experiencing homelessness.
• Performs 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED