Parks Grounds Maintenance

General Description Under the direction of the Assistant Grounds Maintenance Superintendent/Arborist. Performs a variety of park and semi-skilled maintenance repair/cleaning activities on park structures and facilities. Essential Functions of Work Performs variety of park and semi-skilled maintenance repair/cleaning activities (e.g., minor electrical repair, rough plumbing, basic carpentry, painting) on park structures and facilities (e.g., shelter houses, restrooms) Assists park visitors by providing routine information Performs grounds/area maintenance (e.g. mows grass, trims trees, picks up litter, maintains hiking trails, removes snow, sweeps/washes shelter houses) Maintains athletic turf areas as directed, ball field maintenance Operates large area mowers, truck with trailer, tractors, backhoe with loader bucket, zero turn mowers, trimmers, push mowers, hedge shear, chainsaw/pole saw Performs routine maintenance and makes minor repairs to trucks, mowers and other heavy equipment (e.g. lubrications, changes tires/belts, sharpens mower blades) Repairs/services hand tools, chainsaws, etc.; documents maintenance performed Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties Participates in staff development activities and services review procedures; attends staff meetings and supervisory conferences Maintains required licenses and/or certificates Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED or equivalent six (6) months experience in use of shop, hand and power tools Six (6) months training or experience in the operation of mowers, tractors, and trucks Six (6) months experience training or experience in equipment safety practices Six (6) months training or experience in equipment/vehicle maintenance or equivalent combination of training or experience Possess a valid Ohio driver’s license Possession of a Class B Ohio Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement valid in the state of Ohio or must obtain one within twelve (12) months of employment and to maintain it Pass pre-employment drug screen and physical Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License CDL (Class B) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment Pass pre-employment drug screen and physical Knowledge of: ( * Indicates developed after employment ) Safety practices and procedures; department policies and procedures* Custodial methods and techniques General construction, maintenance, and repair; mechanical maintenance; vehicle maintenance and repair; heavy and medium duty equipment maintenance and repair Park and recreation facilities, equipment, and supplies Proper lifting techniques Snow and ice removal Grounds maintenance and repair Public relations Local geographical area Skill in: Parks and recreation equipment mechanics Carpentry; masonry; plumbing Motor vehicle operation; use or operation of mowers, tractors, etc. Use of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipment Ability to: Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form Deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; read, copy, and record figures accurately Communicate effectively Recognize safety warnings Understand technical manuals and/or verbal instructions Maintain records according to established procedures Answer routine telephone inquiries from public Develop and maintain effective working relationships Demonstrate physical agility; perform heavy manual labor Operate variety of motorized and power equipment Utilize cleaning materials Working Conditions: Medium: lift, push, pull 20 to 50 pounds occasionally; 10 to 25 pounds frequently Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants Is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions Is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines Is exposed to possible injury as a result of falling from high places Works in or around crowds Has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons Has exposure to potentially vicious animals Has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions Has exposure to hazardous driving conditions

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