Parks/Trails Maintenance Specialist II

Utah County Government

3d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah County Public Works Department is hiring a Parks/Trails Maintenance Specialist II, with the possibility of underfilling the position as a Parks/Trails Maintenance Specialist I. Under the general guidance and supervision of the Parks or Trails Maintenance Supervisor, the employee performs semiskilled and skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work to clean and maintain Utah County parks, parkways, and trails. The work is of considerable difficulty and requires some independent judgment. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Starting pay is $22.15–$25.45 for Specialist II and $20.62–$23.74 if underfilled as Specialist I. Applicants must meet the applicable education and experience qualifications and satisfy the listed licensing, screening, and certification requirements. The position requires a valid driver’s license, with a valid Utah driver’s license to be obtained within 60 days of employment. Selected applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Required certifications include forklift operator and Utah pesticide certifications, and completion of a defensive driving class. Applicants must also complete one or more of the additional listed classes or certifications during the applicable probationary or trial period and maintain certifications as specified.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For Specialist II: four years of work experience related to the described duties; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
For Specialist I underfill: two years of work experience related to the described duties; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within 60 days of employment.
Submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check if selected.
Obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator Certification and State of Utah Pesticide Certification, and complete a defensive driving class during the applicable probationary or trial period.
Complete and maintain one or more of the following during the applicable probationary or trial period: State of Utah Commercial Driver’s License (Class A), Master Gardener Certification, Arboriculture Certification, Backflow Certification, Sawyer Certification, Qualified Water Efficient Landscape (QWEL) Certification, or Irrigation Technician Certification with the Irrigation Association.
County employees reassigned, transferred, or advanced through the career ladder to this classification must possess the specified certifications and licensure upon reassignment, transfer, or advancement.

Responsibilities

Perform semiskilled and skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work.
Clean and maintain Utah County parks, parkways, and trails.
Exercise some independent judgment while performing duties of considerable difficulty.