Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (Full-Time)

Under general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the position of Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping parks, recreation facilities and grounds clean, safe, and well-maintained.

The successful candidate in this position will be responsible for the prompt repairs and on-going maintenance of all park facilities and grounds. Duties also involve equipment assembly and installation, preventative maintenance, grounds-keeping and snow removal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives and operates equipment such as mowing equipment, pickup truck, and tractor.
• Maintains grounds and landscaping. Assists with mowing, trimming, planting, weeding, mulching, sodding, pruning, aerating, and cultivating trees, shrubs, and turf.
• Performs carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical, fencing, painting and small equipment repair.
• Prepares athletic fields for recreational activities including turfgrass maintenance, lining, measuring, and painting fields.
• Participates in snow removal operations with hand tools and power equipment.
• Cuts wood and clears trails with chainsaw and other equipment.
• Conducts custodial duties in the parks including cleaning of facilities, debris pickup and trash removal.
• Completes assigned tasks and maintains records of work performed including time, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to utilize a computer and smart phone for accessing work orders, documenting daily tasks and personnel time management.
• Maintain high quality/professional appearance and demeanor.
• Completes other tasks as assigned in support of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in skilled trades, construction, or maintenance.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid Driver's license, and satisfactory driving record.
• Must hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass background check and willing to be subject to drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed including nights/weekends.

Language Skills:

Ability to provide good and effective communication both orally and written; capacity to understand and follow oral and written orders.

Physical and Mental 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.

• Ability to remain alert throughout the work day
• Ability to easily move through a variety of terrain, climb ladders and complete manual labor under a variety of conditions.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to communicate in a polite and pleasant manner and actively interact with patrons.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to work independently and to be accurate, efficient, and organized.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl frequently.

Work Conditions:

This position requires working indoors and out in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions to include humidity, rain, snow, heat and cold.

Schedule:

• Typical work week for this position is 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
• Schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or maintenance needs.
• May be required to work occasional nights and/or weekends.
• This position includes on-call responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Pension
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave

To apply: Submit resume and references using the online application process.