Parks Maintenance Worker I - II

Riverton City•Riverton, UT

4d•$20 - $32

About The Position

Riverton City is seeking a full-time Parks Maintenance Worker - Level I or Level II, in the Public Works Department, Parks Division. This position participates in the maintenance and operation of developed parks maintenance zones within the Parks Division. Responsible for all maintenance practices associated with a comprehensive park system, such as irrigation, landscapes, turf, and open spaces.

Requirements

Level 1 High School Diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License with a good driving record
Must be at least 18 years of age
1+ years' experience in public works/parks is preferred
1+ years' experience in irrigation and landscaping techniques is preferred
1+ years' experience operating light to heavy equipment preferred
Must have a Utah Pesticide Applicator License with an ornamental and turf category or obtain one within 6 months of hire
Level 2 High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred to have a valid Utah Commercial Drivers' License with a good driving record
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a Utah Pesticide Applicator License with an ornamental and turf category
3+ years' experience operating light to heavy equipment required
3+ years' experience in public works/parks is required
3+ years' experience in irrigation and landscaping techniques is required
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Must be strong with decision-making abilities and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees
Ability to perform manual labor
Ability and willingness to work outside in various environmental exposures
Strong multi-tasking skills required
Excellent customer orientation skills required
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, a background check, provide a copy of their current Utah driving record, pass a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) able to lift 50 lbs., and provide employment verification with Form I-9.
This position has a six-month probation period.

Nice To Haves

1+ years' experience in public works/parks is preferred
1+ years' experience in irrigation and landscaping techniques is preferred
1+ years' experience operating light to heavy equipment preferred
Preferred to have a valid Utah Commercial Drivers' License with a good driving record

Responsibilities

Inspect, adjust, and make repairs on sprinkler systems, including sprinkler cleanout at the end of the season, using both culinary and secondary water systems
Perform maintenance of open spaces, which includes mowing, weed control, and fence repair
Performs daily maintenance of City parks by cleaning park pavilions, park restrooms, picking up and removal of trash, and other general park maintenance
Performs park safety inspections and makes light repairs
Operate various types of heavy, light, and complex equipment used in the maintenance and construction of City parks, the cemetery, and recreation facilities, including backhoes, front-end loaders, mowers, tractors, hand tools, etc. (level II)
Operate various types of heavy and light trucks used in the maintenance and construction of City parks, cemetery, and recreation facilities, including ten-wheel dump trucks, roll-off/hook trucks, etc. (level II)
Assist as needed with landscape construction, soil preparation, aerating, planting of trees, shrubs, sod, and lawn seed
Prepare sports fields for play
Assist in the maintenance of the City Cemetery, including preparation, opening, and closing of burials
Performs equipment maintenance, including but not limited to changing fluids, sharpening blades, cleaning plugs, cleaning filters, and repairing small engines
Perform the set-up and take-down of special events as needed
Assists with snow removal
Assists high-level parks staff in maintaining records, reports, and monitoring contractor maintenance service
Maintains the security of city parks
Participates in on-call rotations, responding to after-hour calls
Any other assigned responsibilities that would be required to maintain effective operations of the department