Parks Maintenance Technician I or II

Draper City • Draper, UT

9d • $20 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Parks Manager and the direct supervision of an assigned Parks Foreman, the Parks Maintenance Technician performs a variety of maintenance and repair work for Draper City parks, irrigation systems, and facilities. Duties may include turf mowing, irrigation system maintenance, fertilization, weed control, park upkeep, and daily maintenance of park buildings and restrooms. The position may be classified as Technician I or II, with additional experience, certifications, and knowledge required for Level II.

The schedule changes with seasonal needs. From April 1 through October 31, the schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with every other Wednesday off. From November 1 through March 31, the schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Early morning or late evening shifts and weekend work may be assigned according to city or facility scheduling needs. The position may also be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as needed for park emergencies and winter snow and ice control operations.

The work is performed outdoors and involves varied physical activities and exposure to changing weather, wet or humid conditions, noise, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and dusty or greasy conditions. Work may take place in small spaces and requires operating equipment and driving vehicles. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of general related work experience for Technician I.
• Valid Utah driver license.
• Pass a lift test of 50 pounds before or on the date of hire.
• Obtain a non-commercial Utah Pesticide Applicator License within six months of hire.
• For Technician II, one year of experience as a Parks Maintenance Technician I.
• For Technician II, hold one certification from List A and at least four certifications from List B; the Parks Manager may consider equivalent requirements for certifications not listed.
• Ability to follow city policies and procedures, set priorities, focus accurately on tasks, and complete duties in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with parks and trails staff and assist with maintenance programs and assignments.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and to receive, give, gather, and explain oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and respond resourcefully under stressful conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, volunteers, public officials, and the public.
• Knowledge of municipal parks maintenance practices, modern irrigation systems, landscape maintenance, weed control, and tree care.
• Knowledge of operating small motorized lawn-maintenance equipment such as mowers, tillers, and trimmers.
• Knowledge of cleaning and caring for facilities such as restrooms and pavilions while avoiding unsafe exposure to bodily fluids.
• Knowledge of operating city vehicles and towing trailers.
• For Technician II, knowledge of construction, small concrete, and landscaping work; pipe laying; irrigation and sprinkler repair; and plumbing maintenance.
• For Technician II, ability to retain, coordinate, and motivate employees; assist in planning and directing skilled and unskilled workers; interpret plans and specifications; maintain records; and gather, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and concisely present facts.
• Ability to perform the described physical tasks, including walking, standing, reaching, climbing or balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling or gripping objects.

Nice To Haves

• Construction, small concrete, and landscape work experience.
• Knowledge or experience with pipe laying, irrigation system repair, sprinkler systems, and plumbing maintenance.
• Knowledge of motorized equipment maintenance, operation, and minor repair.
• Technician II List A certifications: ISA Certified Arborist; NPSI Certified Playground Inspector; IA/QWEL Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor; IA/QWEL Certified Irrigation Manager; Certified Backflow Technician; Extension Service Master Gardener; Utah Certified Nursery (or Landscape) Professional; or Turfgrass Management (12 CEUs).
• Technician II List B certifications or training: LTAP Heavy Equipment Certification; Certified Pool Operator (CPO); chainsaw operator training; confined space certification; CPR/First Aid class taught by a certified instructor; flagger certification; approved small engine repair class; Class A CDL; two additional Utah Pesticide Applicator Certifications; LTAP Welding Certification; MSDS sheets, chemicals, and bodily fluids training; or turf mowing and equipment maintenance training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks and city-owned grounds, including sprinklers, turf, trees, trails, ball fields, and hard surfaces.
• Operate trucks and trailers.
• Clean restrooms and pavilions and empty garbage cans.
• Perform daily maintenance of parks, irrigation systems, park buildings, and restrooms.
• Operate and instruct others in the use of equipment such as commercial mowers, tractor-drawn equipment, trimming and mowing equipment, backhoes, skid-steers, wheeled loaders, and dump trucks.
• Maintain, lubricate, and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Lead seasonal laborers when assigned and assist with supervision of temporary seasonal laborers as needed.
• Install sprinkler systems; repair water lines, plumbing, minor electrical components, drinking fountains, and leaky valves; and maintain repair-parts stock.
• Prune and remove trees and other plants.
• Install holiday lighting and perform building repairs and maintenance.
• Control weeds in turf and non-turf areas.
• Complete small construction projects, including building repairs and small concrete work.
• Assist in implementing maintenance programs and work assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Traditional or HDHP) with an employer HSA contribution up to $3,300 per benefit year, effective date of hire, or medical cash out.
• Gym and Wellness Incentive Program reimbursement.
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% match, effective date of hire.
• Enrollment in the Utah Retirement System (URS).
• Employer-paid life insurance of $100,000.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 13 holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement after new-hire probation.

What This Job Offers

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