Parks Maintenance Worker (part-time)

City of Alhambra•Alhambra, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled tasks for the planning and care of landscaped areas, City parks and recreational facilities and their maintenance; performs other related duties as required. This is a part-time position of no more than 20 hours in a workweek. Must be available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6 hours per day, with flexibility to work during the week as needed. This position may close once a sufficient number of applications is received. Please apply immediately.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
One year of experience in park maintenance, grounds keeping or general maintenance work.
Possession of a California Class C, driver's license is required and maintained throughout employment.
Ability to analyze and resolve irrigation problems in the field.
Ability to perform manual labor.
Ability to perform a wide variety of gardening, park, grounds and building maintenance.
Ability to chalk and drag and maintain sports fields.
Ability to utilize hand and power tools in performing plumbing, painting, and grounds maintenance work.
Ability to repair, install and maintain sprinkler systems and make minor repairs and adjustments in assigned equipment.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge of the repair and installation of manual and automatic irrigation system is desirable.
California Class B license, desirable.

Responsibilities

Propagates seeds, plants, bulbs, cuttings, trees, turf, shrubs, and nursery stock.
Cares for trees, trims, braces, and prepares soil.
Inspects, repairs, replaces, reroutes, and operates automatic and manual irrigation systems.
Grades, drags, lines, and waters ball diamonds and cleans and replaces mounds and bases.
Lays out and maintains sports fields (i.e. baseball, softball, football, soccer, basketball, and tennis).
Mows, edges, sweeps, and rakes public park and recreation areas.
Performs minor mechanical adjustments and related maintenance on tools, equipment, vehicles, and reports the need for major repairs.
Performs inspections on City owned property as directed.
Operates a variety equipment such as mowers, chain saws, weed eaters, and pressure washers.
Performs maintenance and custodial duties in maintaining park structures, benches, restrooms, and other public facilities.
Programs irrigation controllers.
Maintains regular attendance.