Parks Maintenance Worker I

Parks Maintenance Worker I

Under general direction performs manual and semi-skilled work of the Parks Maintenance Division. Work varies, requiring independent judgment in the oversight and coordination of the Division activities within established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Physical demands include bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, reaching, walking on rough or uneven terrain, kneeling, and pulling or lifting up to 75#s (greater with assistance).
• Work is often performed in uncontrollable working conditions of inclement weather of heat, cold, dampness, dust, moderate noise levels, and hazardous chemicals;
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License.

Major Areas of Accountability and Performance:

• Mows, weeds, trims, and picks up debris around streets, parks, city facilities, and right-of-ways, plants, waters, fertilizes, and applies herbicides and pesticides per direction, trims shrubs, and trees, cleans restrooms, installs and repairs fences, guardrails and walkways; paints and repairs park benches and other park equipment.
• Troubleshoots minor electrical mechanical equipment problems;
• Detects hazardous atmosphere and corrects problems before entry into confined space;
• Detects and reports and/or corrects unsafe working conditions of immediate work sites to the supervisor;
• Prepares daily reports;
• Work is mostly performed outdoors subject to inclement weather conditions of heat, cold, and dampness and may be exposed to hazards and chemicals;
• Contacts with other agencies, departments, the public, and employees is incidental to work requiring common courtesy and respect;

Supervision – Responsibility for Work of Others: None.

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from high school, or its equivalent, PLUS
• One year general work experience; experience with parks maintenance desirable;
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License and maintain a status of insurability.

Examples of Performance Criteria and Expectations:

• May periodically perform stand-by and call-back work during off duty hours;
• Working hours could change seasonally to accommodate task/duty;
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of parks and facilities management including construction, repair, and maintenance methods to enhance the facilities;
• Is responsible for equipment and facilities of value that requires care to prevent damage and the use of proper safety equipment following established safety procedures to prevent injury;
• Must possess knowledge of safe work practices and procedures;
• May be assigned to a specific work area of the City;
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the non-essential functions.