Parks Maintenance Worker I

City of Orange•Orange, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the construction, modification, maintenance, and repair of City infrastructure, including parks, park facilities and buildings, sports fields, open spaces, recreation trails, 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. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, or equivalent, is required.
One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of parks and/or related facilities, systems, and appurtenances is required.
Possession of a valid California Driver License, auto insurance, and a good driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year of experience maintaining and repairing irrigation systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

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.
Performs a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the irrigation system; changes and adjust heads; maintains controllers; participates in performing irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.
Maintains playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecue pits, public address equipment, and related parks equipment and facilities; repairs and paints playground equipment, fences, trail fences, and related parks equipment and facilities; inspects playgrounds and play equipment for hazardous conditions to ensure the safety of the public.
Paints park buildings and other facilities; removes graffiti in parks and in other areas; power-washes hard surfaces.
Rakes leaves and clears debris from walkways, fields, and other facilities.
Opens parks and restrooms, and raises flags daily; picks up trash and empties barrels.
Cleans and maintains restrooms; stocks restrooms with necessary supplies; repairs toilets, urinals, and faucets as needed.
Assists in the set-up and removal of equipment and facilities needed for special events.
Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment and hand and power tools related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of City parks and related facilities.
Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City workers.
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; oversees volunteers, contractors, and seasonal workers; inspects contractor work to ensure quality control.
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.
Performs related duties as assigned.