Parks Maintenance Worker I (Part-Time)

City of Galt•Galt, CA

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About The Position

The City of Galt is currently accepting applications for the position of : PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I (PART-TIME) The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual who excels at being a team player with a "can do" attitude. candidate will have the ability to efficiently perform a variety of park construction, maintenance, or repair work. Part-time positions may be scheduled for up to twenty-eight (28) hours per week. Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of landscaping and park sites, including sports fields, open spaces, landscapes, playgrounds and equipment, irrigation systems and controllers, and weed abatement; provides assistance with set-up and removal of equipment and facilities at special events; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power driven equipment; and performs related work as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, systems, and appurtenances similar to those in a municipal environment.
Knowledge of: Basic mathematics.
Knowledge of: Basic computer software related to work.
Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Knowledge of: Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Knowledge of: Safe driving rules and practices.
Ability to: Perform semi-skilled modification, maintenance, and repair work to City facilities, swimming pools, park sites, and equipment.
Ability to: Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
Ability to: Use and maintain tools and equipment related to the work skillfully and safely.
Ability to: Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
Ability to: Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Ability to: Learn applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Ability to: Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written reports of work performed.
Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to: Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Ability to: Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone or radio, and in writing.
Ability to: Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Equivalent to graduation from high school
One (1) year of experience in park construction, maintenance, or repair work.
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of Adult, Child, & Infant First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, within one (1) year of date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Pool Operator Certification (CPO).
Possession of Playground Safety Inspector Certification.
Possession of Pesticide Qualified Applicator Certification.
Possession of Tree Trimming Certification.
Possession of Horticulture Certification - Turf Grass.
Possession of Horticulture Certification - Landscape Management.
Possession of Electrical Technologies Certification.
Possession of Irrigation Technician Certification.
Possession of Traffic Control Technician Certification from American Traffic Safety Services Association.
Possession of Backflow Device Tester Certification.

Responsibilities

Participates in the work of a crew that maintains, repairs, and cleans parks, facilities, and other City rights-of-way, including the trimming, seeding, planting, weeding, watering, irrigation checks and repairs, pruning and cultivation of trees, shrubs, and other landscaped areas.
Performs shrub and flower bed maintenance, including planting, watering, fertilizing, and maintaining landscaped areas such as bushes, trees, flowers, and shrubs; performs weed abatement using a chemical sprayer.
Trims and prunes bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks and signs, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, or shrub.
Removes fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
Monitors City swimming pool system; verifies pool chemistry and adds chemicals or adjusts system as necessary to meet standards; ensures the pool remains clean and safe for public usage.
Picks up and removes debris from parks; maintains athletic fields and landscape areas throughout the City.
Maintains, replaces, repairs, and installs, recreation equipment in parks.
Prepares department memos, presentations, and reports as needed.
Maintains accurate logs, reports, and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
Receives and acts upon complaints, referrals, and concerns from the public; responds to and performs work in emergency situations as required.
Operates a standard vehicle to travel to multiple locations in order to perform assigned tasks; transporting equipment as needed, and performing assigned tasks at each worksite.
Performs related duties as assigned.