Parks Maintenance Worker

Winslow, City of•Winslow, AZ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under basic supervision, the Parks Maintenance Worker participates in the maintenance of the City park systems, pools, and other City facilities. Operates equipment such as tractors, backhoes, and other equipment used in the maintenance and construction of parks. This position is a tentative “At-Will” appointment and subject to a probationary period of six (6) months from the date of hire. Upon successful completion of a probationary period, a non-management employee shall be granted regular status in the classification in which the probationary period is served. Essential Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Participates in the maintenance and light construction work at buildings and City parks or other assigned areas. Performs maintenance of large turf areas and athletic fields including seeding, sodding, fertilizing, mowing, weed eating, and watering; adds dirt to fix baseball field and pitcher’s mound. Checks on ball fields to ensure proper game day preparations; checks on the turf areas to ensure proper mowing height and trimming of grass. Operates light trucks, tractors, and other motorized equipment in parks construction and maintenance activities. Maintains and repairs automatic and mechanical sprinkler systems at all City parks and other City facilities. Performs and maintains City buildings to include carpentry, electrical, masonry, and plumbing tasks. Cleans, services, and makes minor repairs to equipment; ensures maintenance shop, tools, and equipment are properly maintained and kept in proper working condition. Maintains swimming pools, hot tub, and bathhouse; monitors and maintains pool filtration systems; monitors pool water chemicals through testing of water samples; adjusts chemistry as needed to maintain established standards; reports findings in daily pool log. Repairs or replaces pool equipment to include lights, pumps, filters, and chemicals feeders and controllers. Supervises seasonal employees and inmate workers. Assists with preparing gravesites for burial services at the City cemetery. Performs related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent AND two (2) years of experience in facilities, parks, or landscape maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must possess or obtain an Arizona Department of Corrections (ADOC) Inmate Supervision Program certification.
Knowledge of applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices used in maintenance repair and construction of parks, facilities, and pools.
Knowledge of playground safety requirements and standards.
Knowledge of proper and safe use of heavy automotive and power equipment used in maintenance work.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to work.
Knowledge of records maintenance and retention policies and procedures.
Knowledge of aquatic facility safety standards, requirements, and regulations.
Knowledge of pool system components and troubleshooting and repair methods.
Skill in troubleshooting and repairing pool and irrigation systems.
Skill in collecting and accurately testing pool chemical levels and determining appropriate adjustments.
Skill in maintaining completing basic repairs on tools and equipment.
Skill in leading the work of assigned crew members.
Skill in interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.
Skill in maintaining accurate records and logs.
Skill in operating a variety of tools and equipment safely.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

May be required to possess a Certified Pool Operator certification or obtain within (60) days of hire.

Responsibilities

Participates in the maintenance and light construction work at buildings and City parks or other assigned areas.
Performs maintenance of large turf areas and athletic fields including seeding, sodding, fertilizing, mowing, weed eating, and watering; adds dirt to fix baseball field and pitcher’s mound.
Checks on ball fields to ensure proper game day preparations; checks on the turf areas to ensure proper mowing height and trimming of grass.
Operates light trucks, tractors, and other motorized equipment in parks construction and maintenance activities.
Maintains and repairs automatic and mechanical sprinkler systems at all City parks and other City facilities.
Performs and maintains City buildings to include carpentry, electrical, masonry, and plumbing tasks.
Cleans, services, and makes minor repairs to equipment; ensures maintenance shop, tools, and equipment are properly maintained and kept in proper working condition.
Maintains swimming pools, hot tub, and bathhouse; monitors and maintains pool filtration systems; monitors pool water chemicals through testing of water samples; adjusts chemistry as needed to maintain established standards; reports findings in daily pool log.
Repairs or replaces pool equipment to include lights, pumps, filters, and chemicals feeders and controllers.
Supervises seasonal employees and inmate workers.
Assists with preparing gravesites for burial services at the City cemetery.
Performs related duties as assigned or required.