Parks/ Trails Maintenance Specialist - Part Time

Parks / Trails Maintenance Specialist - Time Limited - No Benefits Hourly Wage: $14.28 Job Summary: Performs a wide variety of semi‑skilled and skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in order to clean and maintain Utah County parks and parkways. Works under the direction of Utah County Parks personnel. Essential Responsibilities Cleans and maintains parks, parkways, restrooms, parking lots, pavilions, picnic areas, boat docks, and equestrian facilities. Mows and edges lawns, rakes leaves, removes trash, clippings, trimmings, and other debris; trims and cuts trees using chainsaws, pole saws, and hedgers. Cuts back brush from trails; sprays trails and various park areas to control noxious weeds and undesirable vegetation; assists in controlled burns. Assists in maintaining park sprinkler systems. Hauls topsoil; fills and levels designated areas; installs sod. Assists in preparing facilities for scheduled events and activities; assists in opening and closing parks and associated facilities as needed. Operates a variety of light equipment including tractors, trenchers, riding lawn mowers, forklift, lawn edgers, chainsaws, etc.; assists in equipment maintenance, makes minor repairs, and monitors and reports overall equipment performance. Pressure washes picnic tables, pavilion floors, etc.; cleans park restrooms including floors, mirrors, toilets, and sinks; restocks toilet paper, soap, and air fresheners. Requirements, Working Conditions and Physical Demands Basic knowledge of park maintenance operations, use of hand tools and groundskeeping equipment, use of janitorial equipment, and use of protective devices such as gloves and goggles. May require working on weekends and holidays in addition to regular and evening hours. Frequently work outdoors for sustained periods in hot, cold, or inclement weather. Regularly walk, stand, or stoop; lift or otherwise move objects weighing up to 30 pounds; drive a motor vehicle. Occasionally ascend or descend ladders, ramps, and poles; lift or otherwise move objects weighing up to 100 pounds; walk, stand, or crouch on narrow, wet, or slippery surfaces. Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess a current valid driver's license; must obtain a valid State of Utah Driver's License within 60 days of employment. AAP/EEO Statement It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status, or gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr