Parks Maintenance Worker II - Golf Courses

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of golf courses, buildings and grounds. This role works under the supervision of the Parks Foreman and may supervise lower-level employees or seasonal staff. Responsibilities include operating a motor vehicle, golf course maintenance (seeding, fertilizing, watering, pest control), minor building maintenance (painting, plumbing, carpentry), maintaining the irrigation system, routine equipment maintenance, planting lawns and trees, and waste disposal. The position also involves assisting with park and recreation programs, new facility construction, and record keeping.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and two years experience in repair and maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for past three years.
Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds construction and maintenance.
Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.
Ability to use equipment and tools listed properly and safely.
Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

New Mexico herbicide applicator's license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of golf courses, buildings and grounds.
Works under the supervision of the Parks Foreman. May supervise Worker I's, community service workers or seasonal employees as required and assigned.
Assists in the training and/or supervision of lower level employees or community service workers.
Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City
Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of golf courses.
Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
Must be able to work with the golfing public in a courteous and responsible manner.
Performs maintenance on entire golf course irrigation system including pumps.
Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.
Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
Keeps records of work completed.
Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds; cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and rest rooms.
Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.
Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including: change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; sweep floors; vacuum carpets; mop; shampoo and steam clean carpets; buff non-carpeted areas; dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize rest rooms and replenish supplies; sweep; empty ash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.; dust furniture; wash windows, walls, metal and woodwork; clean rain gutters; sweep roofs.
Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.