Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Las Cruces • Las Cruces, NM

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs and provides maintenance, repair, and renovation work in the care and keeping of the City’s Parks and public spaces. This is the entry level into the Parks Maintenance job series. Employees in this class work on well-defined tasks which are assigned on a daily basis. Depending on the area of assignment, employees work in support of, or under the lead instruction and review of a skilled worker. This posting will be used to fill a full-time regular position, but may be used to fill other part-time, temporary, contract, or other similar positions that become available in various City Departments.

Requirements

• No education requirement AND six (6) months of experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture maintenance or related.
• A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of parks building and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of current principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques.
• Knowledge of occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices.
• Knowledge of safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of business and personal computers and related software applications.
• Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines.
• Ability to ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives.
• Ability to read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions.
• Ability to collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and data.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction.
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles.
• Ability to navigate across even and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
• Skills in reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skills in effectively managing assignments.
• Skills in responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority.
• Skills in responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions.
• Skills in effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities.
• Skills in preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence.
• Skills in researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats.
• Skills in operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software.
• Skills in preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner.
• Skills in demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Skills in performing highly effective support in assigned areas.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections of park structures and equipment; makes repairs of damaged structures and equipment.
• Performs landscaping, including plant, tree and shrub plantings and pruning; weeds area, uses spry, tool and equipment.
• Mows grass; cuts weeds; fertilizes and applies pesticides to grass, trees and shrubs; lays sod.
• Removes or paints over graffiti; cleans and maintains restrooms; empties trash and picks up litter.
• Performs minor maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Delivers bleachers, garbage cans, stages, chairs, tents, picnic tables and related items to event sites; performs clean up prior to and following the events.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of athletic fields (baseball, softball, soccer, etc.); repairs bleachers, backstops, and fencing.
• Provides assistance to irrigation and construction workers as necessary.
• May assist with playground equipment maintenance and repair; may assist with installing and repairing irrigation systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed