Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Technician IIResponsible for the overall general ground's maintenance of city owned grounds, parks and recreation facilities. Lead crew members performing landscaping, mowing, fertilizing and ground's maintenance.This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:Health InsuranceDental, Vision and Life InsurancePaid vacation and personal leave6-12 weeks of paid parental leave availableRetirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annuallyDiscounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal servicesTypical duties:Performs a variety of duties required to maintain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf; cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris. Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems.Will operate various types of handheld and light to heavy duty equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, trucks, trailers, skid steer, backhoe, loader, dump trucks and other grounds maintenance equipment.Lead workers and crews of both permanent and seasonal employees. Makes work assignments and ensures the completion of projects. Trains and motivates employees on crews.Assists the District Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor in determining appropriate mowing, irrigation, fertilizing and other ground's maintenance schedules.Inspects parks, ball fields and other facilities to perform the preventive maintenance and minor repairs of playgrounds and other recreational equipment or facilities to ensure proper operation and safe use.Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use.Oversees the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.Makes necessary preparation of ball fields, parks and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public. Inspects and cleans areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use. May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by person's experiencing homelessness.Perform related duties as assigned.Minimum qualifications:High School Diploma or Equivalent.Must be at least 18 years of age.Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver's License class A with endorsement airbrakes and combination or ability to attain within 6 months.Must have a Utah Pesticide Applicators License with ornamental and turf category and vertebrate or able to attain within 6 monthsDesired qualifications:Three years of experience in maintenance and landscaping.Three years of experience working for a municipal park.Three years of experience operating light to heavy duty equipmentWorking conditions:Moderate to heavy physical activity required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50lbs and on occasion up to 80lbs.Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods.Exposure to weather extremes, noise, dust, fumes, etc. are routine.Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.Career ladder:After fully satisfying the job requirements, may be advanced to Parks Maintenance Technician III. Promotions are conditional on availability of funding and require divisional recommendation, Department Head approval and the concurrence of the Department of Human Resource Management.All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.