Parks Maintenance Worker

City Of Newton•Newton, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Park Supervisor, the Park Maintenance Worker will provide reliable services to the citizens of Newton by performing semi-skilled and unskilled work in maintenance and construction tasks on city property. Primary responsibilities involve providing exceptional public service to the community. The Park Maintenance Worker will value integrity, service, teamwork, dedication, vision and will be someone who cares and takes pride in their work. The duties are manual labor assignments using hand tools, power tools, and light to medium equipment. Daily assignments will follow prescribed policies and procedures and be carried out under general supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational experience required
Valid Driver’s License is required.
Knowledge of small equipment operation and maintenance and lawn chemicals.
The ability to operate a backhoe, dump truck, generator, water pump, welder, and other related equipment.
Knowledge of handheld power tools and ability to make adjustments to small equipment.
Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work independently or under close supervision.
Ability to read and understand manuals, safety guides and instructions.
Limited problem solving is a factor in this position.
Limited decision making is a factor in this position.
Employee is accountable for the tools and equipment used on the job.
Employee may work with little to no direct supervision.
All forms of communication are a requirement of this position, including verbal, written, and electronic.
This communication shall include peer to peer, peer to supervisor, and peer to customer.
Continual contact with other city personnel and the public.
Relations with the public are important.
Manual labor is required, adverse weather conditions and working with pesticides are factors in this position.
Exposure to equipment, noise, hazardous chemicals, and all types of weather conditions.
The worker walks on uneven terrain and surfaces that may be slick from rain, ice, snow and oil.
Occasional maximum lift of 100 lbs from floor to 18 inches
Occasional maximum lift of 50 lbs floor to 45 inches
Occasional maximum lift of 40 lbs waist to overhead
Occasional maximum carry 50 lbs 100 feet
Occasional maximum push/pull force of 20 lbs
Occasional maximum vertical pull force of 65 lbs
Occasional maximum grip force 60 lbs
Frequent maximum grip force 20 lbs
Occasional climb up to 25’ ht, various ladders
Frequent forward reach
Occasional overhead reach
Frequent bend
Frequent bend/crouch
Occasional crouch/kneel
Frequent hand coordination
Frequent foot coordination
Frequent neck rotation
Frequent balance
Constant sitting
Frequent standing and frequent walking.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of grounds maintenance, equipment operation, or facilities maintenance experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Post high school education.
Additional education or certification as approved or determined by the department head could result in a regular stipend to employee’s salary.
May be requested to lead seasonal staff from time to time.

Responsibilities

Repairs and paints park amenities and facilities
Mows turf, trims, and edges within assigned areas of the city
Trimming and removing trees
Planting trees, shrubs, and flower beds
Removing debris from under bridges and along waterways
Installing, maintaining, and repairing playground equipment
Assists in the sale and layout of grave sites; shows sites
Opens and closes graves as necessary
Assists the public with locating grave sites
Maintains roadways within cemeteries
Maintains structures such as mausoleum, columbarium, shelters, shops, offices, and fencing
Performs general cemetery maintenance such as stone leveling and grounds maintenance
Cleaning restrooms and park grounds; removing vandalism
Maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment and facilities
Operating a variety of trucks, pesticide sprayers, backhoe, mowers, and light tractors
Assisting in minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs and concrete work
Prepares park facilities as needed and sets up for festivals or events
Repairs waterlines and sprinklers
Picks up and dumps trash; cleans shop; manage weeds and pests
General knowledge, skills and equipment operation
Recognize and correct deficiencies in facility structure, amenities and equipment
Installs, maintains, repairs, and removes holiday decorations
Assists in the training of seasonal staff
Performs fabrication and repair welding
Performs snow removal
Other duties deemed necessary or required.