Seasonal - Parks & Facilities Maintenance Worker I

Job Title

Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker

Job Description

This position assists in the maintenance of park grounds, athletic fields, and facilities. This position may be required to work regularly during weekends, holidays, and nights and during inclement weather.

Examples of Duties

Participates in the maintenance of city parks, athletic fields, and related facilities; performs turf management duties; prepares athletic fields for play. Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment, including athletic field condition, backhoe, truck, lawn mower, hedge trimmer, etc. Operates a variety of hand and power tools. Maintains and repairs irrigation systems. Stocks cleaning and bathroom supplies. Opens and closes facilities. Sets up facilities for rental and other events; cleans facilities following events. Inspects and repairs playground equipment. Performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools. Removes litter and debris from playgrounds, parking lots, pavilions, and other park facilities; empties trash receptacles. Cleans and restocks restrooms. Trims, removes and provides care for trees, bushes, and ornamental plants. Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs. Ensures the proper maintenance and repair of pier facilities, portable restroom trailer, equipment, and hardware. Performs related maintenance work, lawn, care, landscaping, and irrigation on site. Maintains inventory of all cleaning supplies and chemicals. Performs carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical repairs as needed. Maintains public volleyball courts. Serves as contact for special events at the City Beach. Works with Carpenters to repair boardwalk and blowout panels at pier. Enforces pier rules and regulations. Performs related duties.

Typical Qualifications

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of park grounds maintenance principles and practices. Knowledge of athletic field maintenance principles. Skill in the use of hand and power tools. Skill in the use of a variety of grounds maintenance tools and equipment. Skill in problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication.

The Parks and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. Guidelines include city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application. The work consists of related maintenance duties. Inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the work. The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of city parks and recreation facilities. Successful performance in this position contributes to provision of safe and well-maintained parks for use by the general public. Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, contractors, vendors, and the general public. Contacts are typically to resolve problems and provide services. The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc. None.

**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.