Park Maintenance Laborer

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the in the maintenance and operation of park and recreation buildings, grounds, open spaces and parks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Park Operations Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor or Crew Leader.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None generally. May supervise temporary employees or community service workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms. Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises. Sweeps, washes, paints and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs. Drag ball fields, clean bases, lines fields for games. Plants lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers. Pull and mechanically remove weeds from landscape beds, trim and shape shrubs. Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, carpentry, mechanical and other unskilled and semi-skilled trade work. Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and small tools for proper operating condition. Maintains city parks and recreation facilities using a variety of power equipment including push mowers, weed-eaters, edgers, power-washers, blowers etc. Maintain sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads. Performs various labor duties as part of a crew in construction and maintenance projects. Carries out seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering and pest and weed control of the City’s parks and open spaces. Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs. Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities. Assists in the construction of new park facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage and foundation work. Operates push mowers, jack hammers, power washers, string-trimmers, edgers, blowers, backpack sprayers, shovels, rakes, hand tools and other equipment at needed. Maintains skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions. Keeps a record of work completed. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety standards.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions; Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships; ability to perform a heavy manual task for extended periods of time.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Pickup truck and trailer, lawn and landscaping equipment including mowers, aerifier, chainsaw, edgers, string trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems, miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, cement finishing work; pumps, boiler, valves, filtration devices, gauges, etc.; janitorial equipment including 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 duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally 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 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to wet and or humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet during indoor night shift operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Deer-Park