Maintenance Worker I

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi‑skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of park and recreation buildings, grounds, open spaces and parks. Receives immediate supervision from the Parks Superintendent but works under the direction of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds; clean and maintains tennis courts and nets; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads. Performs minor semi‑skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi‑skilled trades work. Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top‑dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of the City's parks and open spaces. Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems. Operates tractors, mowers, jack hammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed. Performs custodial work such as required and assigned. Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises. Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed. Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various programs, prepares facilities for program use. Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball. Assists in the construction of new park facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work. Any other duties as assigned. Qualifications Valid state driver's license, or ability to obtain one. Knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; supplies used to do minor repairs; of first aid and applicable safety precautions. Ability to work independently. Communicate orally and in writing. Ability to work under adverse field conditions and use equipment and tools properly and safely; understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions. Establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment: pickup truck; lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, chain saws, stump grinders, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; cutting torch; gauges, etc.; janitorial equipment including floor buffers, steam cleaner, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuums, mops, brooms, and dusting equipment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr