Parks Operator (Rolling Oaks)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Online applications submitted through the Citys Career Portal are preferred. Paper applications are available by contacting the Department of Human Resources at:
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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

It is the policy of the City of Maumelle to maintain a work environment free from the unlawful manufacture distribution dispensation possession or use of a controlled substance as defined by the Federal Controlled Substances Act or similar state statutes and free from the use possession and effect of alcoholic beverages. The City of Maumelle recognizes that drugs and alcohol impair employee judgment which may result in increased safety risks hazards to the public employee injuries faulty decision-making and reduced productivity. Therefore the City of Maumelle expects all employees to be in a state of mind and physical condition fit to complete their assigned duties safely and competently during work hours.

The City of Maumelle complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (City Ordinance 118)

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Maumelle (the City) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and administering its programs and services without unlawful discrimination. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information political status marital status veteran or military status status as a qualifying patient or designated caregiver or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

The City is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Absent an undue hardship the City will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources. Employees who believe they need a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to notify their supervisor or the Director of Human Resources so the City can engage in the interactive process and evaluate the request in accordance with applicable law.

Questions regarding this policy or complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to:

Director of Human Resources (EEO Title VI & ADA Coordinator)
City of Maumelle
550 Edgewood Drive
Maumelle AR 72113

The Parks Operator maintains City parks recreation facilities grounds equipment and public amenities. The employee mows and landscapes grounds services and repairs turf and maintenance equipment maintains irrigation and sanitary facilities prepares athletic fields and special-event spaces applies turf-care treatments and performs a wide range of general maintenance repair construction and groundskeeping duties to keep City parks safe clean functional and welcoming to the public.

1. Mow and weed-eat Parks and Recreation Facilities.
2. Clean and maintain shops City vehicles and equipment storage areas.
3. Perform maintenance on deck mowers reel mowers infielders tractors and mules. Maintenance includes changing oil and filters sharpening blades checking tire pressure coolant greasing etc.
4. Help prepare for special events. Some events include Halloween (haunted house) Easter (egg hunt) Fishing Derby the Valentines Day Dance and other special events throughout the year.
5. Help string and paint soccer fields as needed.
6. Repair leaks in the sprinkler systems and install or replace sprinkler heads and waterlines when needed.
7. Spray turf-care chemicals (herbicides insecticides chelated iron RoundUp etc.).
8. Clean and maintain bathrooms and waste receptacles at parks and other facilities. Ensure that these public facilities are functioning and sanitary at all times.
9. Drive City vehicle between job sites to transport equipment and personnel as needed.
10. Other miscellaneous jobs as assigned. This may include any of the following: welding electrical work painting mechanical work plumbing landscaping carpentry (building/roof/structure repairs) garbage collection inspecting playground equipment hauling trailers and other equipment installing French drains aerating fields brick rock or stone masonry laying carpet cutting trees splitting wood and anything else that may be needed to maintain the parks and grounds.
11. Complete other duties and tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge skills and abilities necessary to fulfill the essential duties are usually although not always acquired through the following:

o High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

o Two (2) years of related experience

o Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

o Prior equipment operator experience/Parks & Recreation experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

o A valid Arkansas Class D Drivers License is required before employment and must be maintained for the duration of employment in this position.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

o Knowledge of general parks and grounds maintenance practices including mowing trimming edging landscaping planting pruning aeration drainage and turf maintenance.

o Knowledge of the proper operation care cleaning inspection adjustment and routine maintenance of commercial grounds-maintenance equipment including deck mowers reel mowers tractors infielders utility vehicles weed-eaters blowers and related equipment.

o Knowledge of turf management principles including mowing practices fertilization weed control pest management aeration irrigation and other practices necessary to maintain healthy athletic fields and landscaped areas.

o Knowledge of the safe handling storage application and disposal of herbicides insecticides turf-care products and other chemicals in accordance with product labels applicable laws regulations and City procedures.

o Knowledge of proper sanitation and cleaning practices for public restrooms waste receptacles maintenance shops equipment storage areas and other public facilities.

o Knowledge of procedures and safety practices associated with athletic field preparation including field layout stringing painting aeration drainage and general field conditioning.

o Knowledge of proper procedures for operating loading securing transporting and unloading equipment trailers materials and supplies.

o Knowledge of workplace and public safety practices applicable to parks recreation facilities groundskeeping equipment operation chemical application traffic around work areas and maintenance activities.

o Knowledge of basic playground and public-amenity inspection practices including the ability to identify obvious hazards damage deterioration or unsafe conditions requiring corrective action.

o Knowledge of customer-service principles and appropriate conduct when working in public parks and facilities used by residents visitors children athletes and community organizations.

o Skill in mowing trimming edging weed-eating blowing landscaping and maintaining turf and landscaped areas to established standards.

o Skill in performing routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on mowers tractors utility vehicles trailers and other grounds-maintenance equipment.

o Skill in recognizing equipment problems unusual noises leaks worn or damaged components and other conditions requiring maintenance or repair.

o Skill in using hand tools power tools mechanics tools landscaping tools and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.

o Skill in preparing and maintaining soccer fields baseball/softball fields and other athletic or recreational areas.

o Skill in applying turf-care products in a safe accurate and controlled manner consistent with label requirements and established procedures.

o Skill in safely operating City vehicles and transporting personnel tools equipment materials and trailers between work locations.

o Skill in following written and verbal instructions work orders schedules safety procedures and supervisory direction.

o Skill in communicating effectively and courteously with supervisors coworkers contractors other City employees and members of the public.

o Skill in establishing priorities and completing assigned work within established timeframes particularly when responding to special events facility needs weather-related conditions or urgent maintenance issues.

o Ability to operate a wide variety of grounds-maintenance and construction equipment safely and effectively.

o Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work for extended periods under varying weather and environmental conditions.

o Ability to safely perform work involving standing walking bending stooping kneeling climbing reaching lifting pushing pulling carrying and repetitive movements.

o Ability to lift carry load unload and move tools equipment materials supplies debris and other objects consistent with the physical requirements of the position.

o Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while recognizing when a problem requires supervisory assistance or specialized expertise.

o Ability to recognize and report unsafe conditions damaged equipment facility deficiencies irrigation problems playground hazards and other conditions that may affect public or employee safety.

o Ability to perform a broad range of general maintenance and repair tasks and adapt to changing operational needs.

o Ability to safely operate City vehicles and maintain a valid Arkansas Class D Drivers License as required by the position.

o Ability to work effectively as part of a team and cooperate with employees from Parks and Recreation and other City departments.

o Ability to interact professionally with members of the public while performing work in highly visible parks recreation facilities athletic fields and community spaces.

o Ability to work flexible schedules when necessary to support special events tournaments seasonal activities emergencies or other operational requirements.

o Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and respond appropriately to changing conditions including weather equipment failures facility issues and special-event needs.

o Ability to exercise sound judgment initiative and common sense in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

o Ability to work in an environment where duties may vary significantly from day to day and to perform miscellaneous maintenance and operational assignments as directed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Parks Operator works indoors and outdoors primarily in parks athletic fields and other public areas. Work involves exposure to varying weather conditions dust dirt insects odors fumes chemicals and uneven or wet surfaces. The employee operates and works around mowers tractors trailers and other maintenance equipment. Noise levels range from moderate to high particularly around motorized equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Required Experience:

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