Parks & Rec Maintenance Worker II

City of Muskogee • Muskogee, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled maintenance and renovation work on City properties and facilities, including public buildings, grounds, streets, parks, pools, and related areas. Work is performed on individual assignments or as part of a work group undertaking planned or scheduled maintenance. Duties may involve operating light to medium-sized vehicles and construction equipment. The position reports directly to the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker III and has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

The work is primarily outdoors and may require travel to other City locations. Employees may be exposed to wet, hot, cold, and/or humid conditions. The position requires work on weekends and holidays as needed, as well as evenings and occasional overtime. It is classified as safety sensitive and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Applicants must submit to drug screening and a fitness-to-work physical exam.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• One year of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in a construction or maintenance trade.
• Good knowledge of manual labor practices, methods, tools, and materials used in varied semi-skilled general maintenance work.
• Good knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; read and write; use mechanical tools and equipment; and operate automotive and power equipment.
• Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with coworkers, supervisors, other organization members, and the public.
• Skills in operating light to heavy automotive equipment and using relevant tools and power equipment.
• Valid Oklahoma Class D driver's license required.
• Must submit to drug screening and a fitness-to-work physical exam.
• Must meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, reaching, handling, twisting, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and climbing.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required, and evenings and occasional overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating light to medium construction equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate push mowers, riding mowers, and weed trimmers.
• Apply pesticides and herbicides and water landscaped areas.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, light trucks, and tractors.
• Maintain park areas, including picking up trash and debris and cleaning restrooms and office or break-room areas.
• Assist with repair and maintenance of City parks, pools, fences, playground equipment, sports fields, irrigation systems, and related facilities.
• Perform setup for special events.
• Perform other related work as necessary or assigned.
• Report to work regularly and on time.

What This Job Offers

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