Parks Maintenance Technician - Part-Time

Salt Lake City, UT • Salt Lake City, UT

74d • $19

About The Position

Park Maintenance Technicians play a crucial role in maintaining the overall general ground's of city owned grounds, parks and recreation facilities. Perform landscaping, mowing, fertilizing and ground's maintenance. Part-time scheduled work hours will be between 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday. This position will be scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours per week/no more than 28 hours a week. This announcement will remain open until the position is filled and may close at any time without notice. Early application submission is strongly encouraged.

Requirements

• Ability to get to various Parks and Public Lands facility.
• May require personal and city vehicle with a valid driver's license or driving privilege card.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in maintenance and landscaping.
• Experience working for a city municipal park.
• 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.
• Operates various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• May operate heavy landscaping equipment (not requiring a Commercial Drivers License).
• 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.
• Assist in the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.
• Assist in the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees