Parks Maintenance Technician

CITY OF CHEYENNE•Cheyenne, WY

1d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks Maintenance Technician performs semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance, and related service work for City parks and athletic facilities. The role operates light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment in support of Parks operations and performs the full range of assigned duties. Work takes place in an outdoor parks environment and may involve irregular hours, on-call responsibilities, weekends, emergency snow removal, and special events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic knowledge of methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to assigned work.
Basic knowledge of equipment and tools used in assigned work.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment.
Ability to perform manual tasks for extended periods, work in unfavorable weather, and perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to be on call and work weekends, including for emergency snow removal and special events.
Ability to meet physical demands including walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or prolonged sitting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain the audio-visual perception needed for observation, communication, reading, and writing, and the mental capacity to make sound decisions.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience performing field maintenance work.

Responsibilities

Operate hand tools, light equipment such as mowers, trucks, and carts, and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, snowplows, and tractors.
Clean and maintain equipment, including completing pre- and post-trip inspections.
Compile and organize materials for assigned jobs.
Maintain City park grounds, including snow removal, mowing and trimming grass, maintaining plants and shrubs, laying sod, applying pesticides and fertilizers, aerating, and repairing fences.
Maintain City athletic facilities, including striping fields, preparing infields, cleaning dugouts, and maintaining mounds and warning tracks.
Collect and remove trash and debris from park grounds daily, and clean public restrooms and shelters.
Assist with playground maintenance and minor repairs.
Participate in special events and on-call responsibilities.
Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude toward the public and coworkers, and serve as a role model and mentor for other City employees.
Respond courteously to public inquiries, provide information within the assigned work area, and resolve complaints efficiently and promptly.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.