Parks & Property Tech I

City of Wasilla•Public Works Buildings/Parks Department, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks & Property Tech I maintains and repairs the physical structures, parks, buildings, and grounds of the City of Wasilla. The primary function is grounds maintenance, including landscaping, cemetery upkeep, and operating equipment. During the off season, the employee assists with snow removal, winter park duties, and property maintenance crews. The role may include overseeing temporary employees on work crews with little or no supervision. The position also supports facility construction, maintenance, and repair, including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, and welding tasks. The employee services equipment and vehicles, performs preventive maintenance, and supports other departments as needed. All work must follow the City of Wasilla’s safety program.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least three years of experience in construction and/or maintenance, or a combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties, including related experience in one or more building trades.
One year of experience in parks, buildings, and grounds maintenance.
Working knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
Experience operating small equipment and hand tools.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
Valid driver’s license at the time of application and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Provide a current driving record, dated within 30 days of request, from the state where the driver’s license is held.
Obtain a valid State of Alaska driver’s license by the time of hire and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Complete online Homeland Security Incident Command System orientation tests: IS-100.b within 15 days of hire, and IS-200.b, IS-700.a, and IS-800.b within 45 days of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written communications.
Ability to operate heavy equipment and hand tools.
Knowledge of turf, grass, flowers, cemetery maintenance, and applying fertilizers.
Ability to operate and understand small equipment, including engines.
Ability to diagnose and repair vintage equipment.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to read blueprints.
Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, glass replacement, painting, masonry, and electrical wiring.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to the building trades.
Knowledge of basic math.
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in general maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform grounds maintenance, including mowing, planting and pruning trees, maintaining flower beds and baskets, trimming hedges, removing weeds, watering, raking, and disposing of leaves and refuse.
Plan and install indoor and outdoor floral displays and decorative gardens.
Maintain the Wasilla Aurora Cemetery, including mowing, tree removal, grave leveling, sod cutting and placement, and remediation.
Operate tractors with mower attachments to maintain parks and City property.
Operate a backhoe to dig trenches for water and irrigation systems.
Order necessary supplies.
Schedule, organize, train, and direct temporary summer workers and/or volunteers.
Service equipment through routine maintenance and repairs, including replacing worn or damaged parts on machines and equipment.
Support other departments when needed.
Assist with minor facility construction, improvements, repairs, and maintenance, including painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry, carpentry, and welding.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs, including replacing light bulbs and HVAC filters, replacing ballasts, and testing and repairing emergency lighting.
Perform basic rough and finished carpentry on structures and items such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, roofs, and shelves.
Remove broken glass and replace windows and door hardware, or arrange for replacement of glass in windows, doors, and light fixtures.
Perform basic electrical repairs and troubleshoot wiring, switches, outlets, plugs, cables, appliances, and lighting systems; inspect electrical systems for unsafe conditions.
Identify and perform basic plumbing repairs, clear clogged lines and drains, replace minor parts, and maintain and monitor septic systems.
Prepare surfaces and apply paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain; repair wall coverings and paint or repair interior and exterior walls.
Remove snow from facility parking lots and sidewalks during winter.
Operate City-owned vehicles, manual digging tools, and hand and power tools.
Maintain vehicles and equipment.
Perform all tasks and assignments in accordance with the City of Wasilla’s safety program.