Parks Maintenance Worker 1

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City•Carson City, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to work outdoors and play a vital role in making our community a great place to live, work, and play! Work every day in Carson City's 8,000+ acres of parks, cemeteries, trails and open space, including over 7,400 acres of undeveloped Open Space areas and 90 miles of trail. Employees in this position enjoy generous benefits. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department. Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair and restoration of city parklands. This includes: playing fields, cemeteries, native and landscaped areas, trails, and recreation amenities. The Parks Maintenance Worker I is an entry level and trainee class within the Parks Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from Parks Maintenance Worker II in that the incumbents receive continual training and education opportunities, while gaining on-the-job experience. Additionally, this position will use and operate a variety of manual and power tools and equipment, respond to requests and inquiries from the public, provide visitor information as necessary and perform related work as required.

Requirements

Equivalent to a High School education or GED; AND one (1) year of horticultural or landscape experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Valid driver’s license.
Must obtain an OSHA 10 General Construction certificate within 3 months of employment.
Knowledge of maintenance principles, practices, tools, and equipment for maintaining and repairing open spaces, parks, and related facilities.
Knowledge of the use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power landscaping tools and equipment.
Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Knowledge of basic record keeping practices.
Knowledge of techniques for maintaining landscaped areas.
Knowledge of principles and standard practices of trades as they apply to parks construction and maintenance such as basic painting, plumbing, concrete and carpentry methods, tools, and techniques.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning, and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground cover, plants, shrubs, hedges, and trees.
Knowledge of soil preparation and enrichment.
Knowledge of basic installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems.
Knowledge of communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
Knowledge of techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
Knowledge of office practices, methods, computer equipment, and basic computer applications.
Skill in safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.
Skill in making accurate arithmetic calculations.
Skill in maintaining a variety of landscaped areas.
Skill in recognizing common plant and insect pests.
Skill in reading and interpreting standard plans, maps, and instructions.
Skill in understanding and following oral and written directions.
Skill in preparing basic records and reports of work performed.
Skill in working without close supervision in standard work situations.
Skill in contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair, and restoration of City parklands to ensure safe and efficient access for the public and staff.
Performs a variety of landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, seeding/re-seeding; and aerating turf areas and sports fields; maintains native and landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches; prepares soil for planting; plants trees, and shrubs; installs, repairs, adjusts and maintains irrigation systems.
Grooms and prepares sports fields for practices, games, tournaments, and public use.
Cleans and maintains park and recreation facilities; restrooms and picnic shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels, and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.
Under general supervision, mixes and applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
Maintains and performs repair work on a variety of park equipment; may paint facilities, assists with plumbing and carpentry work; maintain or conduct basic repairs on hardscapes (paved trails), builds basic concrete forms and assists with finishing work.
Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including mowers, tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, brooms, and other tools; operates trucks, small utility vehicles, trailers, and tractors with attachments.
Performs snow removal activities as required.
Observes safe work methods and uses appropriate personal protective equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; ensures safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; reports and documents safety concerns and attends safety meetings.
Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use.
Maintains basic records of work performed and completes work orders as assigned.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as a member of work team.
Instructs, trains, and directs the work of seasonal employees, volunteers, inmates, or less experienced staff.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.