Parks Tech I

City of Liberal•Liberal, KS

About The Position

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform custodial and maintenance activities for park grounds, landscaping areas, equipment, and facilities. Work involves turf maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, planting and cultivating of trees, flowers and shrubs and the custodial maintenance of park buildings, grounds and equipment.

Requirements

Knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools and equipment used in developing and maintaining public parks.
Knowledge of types and care requirements of various tree, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals and lawns the grow in City parks.
Knowledge of types and installation requirements of various irrigation systems.
Skill in use and operation of mowers, spray machines and other standard tools and equipment used in the care and maintenance of public grounds.
Skill in mixing chemicals for treating turf disease.
Ability to operate the trucks and equipment assigned to positions in this class in a skillful and safe manner and according to traffic laws and regulations.
Ability to observe and monitor objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.
Ability to communicate orally in the English language with the public in a one-to-one or group setting.
Ability to keep simple written records.
Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized by the City designated physician to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment or shift.
Three years of experience in gardening or maintenance of public grounds or lawn care.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Leads and participates in various work activities associated with job assignment including gardening and manual labor tasks
Operates various walking, triplex, and riding power mowers in cutting grass of public ground areas
Operates various motorized equipment and hand tools in the performance of park maintenance
Inspects and services equipment as necessary to maintain proper operating and safety standards
Trims and prunes trees
Irrigates lawns and gardens
Repairs broken water pipelines or replaces valves for sprinkling system and performs related work to maintain efficient operation of parks water system
Mixes chemicals and fertilizers according to predetermined formula and operates spray rig to apply these chemicals and fertilizers to grass for the control of weeds, insects and grass diseases
Performs custodial and maintenance duties in and around the buildings of the parks department, including painting and minor repairs
Performs minor maintenance tasks on motorized equipment such as cleaning, oiling and greasing
Paints bleachers and picnic tables
Repairs benches, outside shelters, and playground equipment
Cleans gazebos, patios, and sidewalks and picks up leaves and litter
Replenishes restroom supplies
Sets up or removes folding tables, chairs, barricades, traffic cones or similar objects
Waters parks and landscaped areas
Meets the public and answers questions regarding use of parks and equipment
Performs construction of park buildings, play ground equipment or other park related projects.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.