Parks Maintenance Technician - Seasonal

Salt Lake City Corporation

1d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the overall general grounds maintenance of city owned grounds, parks and recreation facilities. Perform landscaping, mowing, fertilizing and grounds maintenance.

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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental, vision, life insurance
• HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution)
• Wellness clinic for employees & families
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)
• Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))
• Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more
• 12 vacation days to start
• 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday
• Up to 80 hours personal leave annually
• 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed