Parks Maintenance Worker (Wednesday through Sunday)

City of Mount Vernon•Wa, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Parks Maintenance Worker performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled, regular and recurring tasks in parks, facility, and trail maintenance, installation, and/or repair work. This position assists with construction and remodeling projects and equipment along with department and community special events. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED AND three (3) years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of materials and equipment used in the maintenance/repair of fields, grounds, landscapes, trails, and facilities.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of maintaining the safety of parks and playgrounds.
Knowledge of basic plant identification.
Knowledge of proper handling of fertilizers and pesticides.
Knowledge of practices and procedures used in turf maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, and pest control.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in park and facility maintenance.
Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of office practices and computer basics.
Skill in performing basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, excavation, and landscape skills.
Skill in operating tools and equipment safely.
Skill in performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
Skill in troubleshooting maintenance problems and determining materials and supplies for repair.
Skill in organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
Skill in interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.
Skill in maintaining records and files on work performed.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license.
Flaggers Certification.
Pesticide Applicator’s License (Public Operator).
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Air Brake endorsement
First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification is required within six (6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

A candidate that does not possess the required licenses and certifications at time of application potentially could be offered the position of Maintenance Worker in Training, performing the duties commensurate with their licenses and certifications. Maintenance Workers in Training receive a reduced salary and are required to obtain the required licenses and certifications within one year of date of hire for job continuation and promotion to a Maintenance Worker.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance work in parks, facilities, and trails that includes seasonal mowing and edging, weeding, applying pesticides, emptying trash, repairing sprinklers, water fountains, and bathroom fixtures, tree work, fertilizing, pruning, cleaning restrooms and facilities, inspecting playground equipment, managing ballfield turf and infield, painting, etc.
Performs daily rounds in designated parks; communicates to supervisors any work developments or needs.
Operates a wide variety of equipment/vehicles; uses a variety of hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools; operates a variety of specialized equipment such as excavators, dump trucks, woodchippers, and similar.
Plans and maintains grass in turf areas, prunes shrubs, maintains planter beds; assess trees for damage, hazards, and/or disease; performs tree removals; cleans up debris from storm damage.
Constructs, prepares, and maintains City athletic fields, including mowing, fertilizing, edging, mound construction, infield maintenance, base layout, dirt work, dragging, and lining fields.
Designs and installs irrigation systems; performs troubleshooting and repairs on systems; installs irrigation clocks; performs winterization of irrigation systems, drinking fountains, and outdoor kitchens.
Mixes and applies fertilizers and pesticides to turf areas, trees, shrubs planter beds, and around buildings as directed and authorized.
Assists in project work involving forming, pouring, and finishing concrete; constructs, replaces, and maintains signs; constructs installation of kiosks and fences.
Performs electrical work including changing outlets, replacing light ballasts, replacing/upgrading damaged light fixtures, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
Assists in constructing new parks and landscaped areas, as directed; sets up and cleans up parks and facilities for special events; assists in training and overseeing seasonal employees.
Performs related duties as assigned.