Parks & Recreation Trails/Canyon Worker ~ Seasonal

Tooele County•Tooele, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual labor on County Parks and Recreation areas; maintenance and repair of facilities and construction of new facilities; maintains and uses of park areas. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision Trails/Canyons Supervisor and Lead SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None DUTIES: Assists trails supervisor and lead worker in coordinating and monitoring parks and trails priorities, services and projects. Will perform a number of entry level carpentry, masonry and construction to maintain and up grad parks and trails facilities. Will paint equipment and structures used by the public, collect and clean up refuse left behind by park patrons and perform other tasks associated with park operations. Maintains the natural environmental aesthetics of the parks and trails areas, reports vandalism and corrects the problem. Assists in a variety of seasonal duties such as winterizing various restroom facilities, sprinkler and water systems, flushes and maintains water systems in the spring and summer months. Cleans and maintains restroom facilities and other structures, equipment facilities. May operate a variety of equipment and tools such as landscaping equipment, hand tools and power tools including maintenance and repair of all tools and equipment and reporting of mechanical problems to the supervisor to insure that repairs are made to guarantee the safety of those who operate the tools and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
Must be eighteen years of age
Ability to perform heavy labor for extensive periods
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold and dust
Ability to lift 50 pounds or heavier
Knowledge of basic maintenance and work practices
Skill in the operation of hand tools
Some knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment necessary for the performance of construction, maintenance and repair work
Knowledge of the hazards and safety practices common to building construction, maintenance and repair activities
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public
Must possess a valid Utah Drivers License

Nice To Haves

Achieve a competent or higher rating overall in each performance evaluation which measures the following: Thoroughness, planning and organization, neatness and accuracy; Learning and knowing all phases of the job; recognizing and solving routine problems; Knowing the office policies, systems and services; Compared to other employees, maintaining a competent volume of work in addition to regular tasks, and also a competent speed of work; Being able to perform new duties, adjust to new situations, and control of self under pressure; Being resourceful; volunteering suggestions for improvement of work; being self-starting; seeking new tasks; taking responsibility; Making decisions; studying and considering all facts; using common sense; Cooperating with supervisors and peers; accepting constructive criticism; seeking self-betterment through education and other means; Being friendly, helpful and showing self-control; Being punctual in attendance; and Being professional in dress and manner; showing good housekeeping of the general work area.

Responsibilities

Performs manual labor on County Parks and Recreation areas
Maintenance and repair of facilities and construction of new facilities
Maintains and uses of park areas
Assists trails supervisor and lead worker in coordinating and monitoring parks and trails priorities, services and projects
Performs entry level carpentry, masonry and construction to maintain and upgrade parks and trails facilities
Paints equipment and structures used by the public
Collects and cleans up refuse left behind by park patrons
Performs other tasks associated with park operations
Maintains the natural environmental aesthetics of the parks and trails areas
Reports vandalism and corrects the problem
Assists in a variety of seasonal duties such as winterizing various restroom facilities, sprinkler and water systems
Flushes and maintains water systems in the spring and summer months
Cleans and maintains restroom facilities and other structures, equipment facilities
Operates a variety of equipment and tools such as landscaping equipment, hand tools and power tools
Performs maintenance and repair of all tools and equipment
Reports mechanical problems to the supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned