Parks Park Worker 1 or 2

West Valley City•West Valley City, UT

just now•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment. Maintain City Parks and related properties. Provide citizens with clean, safe and well cared recreational facilities. Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks on grounds, equipment, facilities, parks and other assigned areas. Employee may also assist in other Departments as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Parks or Grounds Maintenance and/or equivalent experience in construction or industrial settings is required (for Park Worker 1).
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Parks or Grounds Maintenance and/or equivalent experience in construction or industrial settings is required (for Park Worker 2).
Must be able to communicate in English and have basic writing skills.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Valid Utah driver's license or ability to obtain one.
Possess a valid Utah Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL), or be able to obtain one within six months (for Park Worker 2).
Must have a total of at least two separate certifications relating to job: Forklift Operator, Loader Operator, Backhoe Operator, Pesticide Applicator, Playground Inspector, Certified Nurseryman, Certified Arborist, Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor, Certified Backflow Technician, Sports Field Managers Certification, or others as approved (for Park Worker 2).

Nice To Haves

A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform mowing, weeding, spraying of turf areas.
Perform litter pick-up as needed.
Perform impact material maintenance in playgrounds.
Perform minor repair of irrigation systems (Granger Park only).
Perform weeding, mulching, and planting of flower and shrub beds.
Perform maintenance duties on physical facilities such as: pavilions, restrooms, score towers, fences, fountains, picnic tables, benches, and playgrounds.
Perform maintenance duties on power equipment, storage areas, and any other equipment used in the operation and maintenance of parks.
Operate machinery, mowers, trucks, etc.
Use a variety of hand tools, including shovels, rakes, wrenches, etc.
Maintain a clean pavilion in assigned park, including: spraying/sweeping floor, cleaning tables, etc.
Ensure lights and power are on in pavilion as per reservation request.
Pick up garbage/litter through park as needed
Clean restrooms – if applicable- including: toilets, sinks, floors, walls etc.
Restock toilet paper as needed.
Wheel out garbage cans for emptying, on appropriate day.
Assist full time staff as needed.
Other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Perform mowing, weeding, spraying and fertilizing of turf areas.
Perform repair and construction of irrigation systems.
Perform tree trimming, spraying, fertilizing, and general care.
Assist in directing the summer workers and crews.
Acts in the stead of Parks Superintendent as assigned.
Assist in the development of budgets and prioritizing Parks and grounds needs.
Assist in coordinating landscape maintenance and construction duties.
Responds to or causes response to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
Perform snow removal duties, including clearing of walks with shovels and/or snow blowers, applying salt and/or icemelter, and clearing of city owned parking lots with snowplows.