Parks Maintenance Worker II

Parks Maintenance Worker

Under general supervision, performs a variety of journey level semi-skilled and manual labor tasks in the maintenance of parks, grounds, irrigation systems and public recreational areas; and performs other related duties.

Works under the general supervision of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or other management personnel; does not exercise supervisory responsibility.

This is the journey level class in the Parks Maintenance Worker series. Positions at this level perform more highly skilled maintenance duties than the entry level Parks Maintenance Worker I. Work is performed under general supervision. This classification is distinguished from the higher level Parks Maintenance Leadworker by the absence of supervisory responsibilities.

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

· Determines type and quantities of materials required to perform and complete job assignments and arranges for timely delivery to job sites.

· Inspects parks grounds, athletic fields, and buildings to determine need for repairs or preventative maintenance.

· Inspects playground equipment to determine compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Association) Standards and other safety codes. Repairs equipment, as required.

· Mows grass with lawn mower, edges roadways, sidewalks, curbs, around trees; pulls and removes weeds from flower beds, trims trees, hedges at various heights, and removes exotic trees and vegetation from natural areas.

· Performs minor repairs to parks buildings such as painting, caulking, repairing drywall, installing drop ceilings and rewiring lighting fixtures. Paints and repairs park entry signs.

· Locates, excavates and repairs or replaces damaged or malfunctioning equipment.

· Maintains athletic fields (grass and clay) to include lining, mowing, fertilizing, watering, packing mounds and repairing sod.

· Installs and maintains irrigation water systems.

· Operates trucks and construction and maintenance equipment as necessary to complete work projects; checks equipment for proper servicing, operation and safety and reports defects to supervisor; maintains inventory of tools and equipment.

· Delivers and sets up equipment for special events.

· Maintains maintenance and repair records; may input and recall information into a computer terminal.

· Responds to questions from the public regarding field or parks condition and status of repairs.

· Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices; supports and actively participates in the City's safety programs.

·Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Possession of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent; AND two (2) years of grounds and irrigation systems maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

·Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.

· City organization, operations, policies and procedures and standards.

· Groundskeeping, landscaping and irrigation systems maintenance practices and procedures.

·State and federal environmental protection codes and regulations; Cal OSHA regulations.

· Common hand and power tools.

· Using and operating hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and heavy duty construction equipment required to work in a safe and efficient manner.

· Operating bobcats and five-gang mower.

· Performing basic carpentry, electrical and welding duties.

· Reading engineering drawings or blueprints.

· Identifying unsafe conditions and taking corrective action.

· Troubleshooting and assessing problems and determining most effective method of repair.

· Human relations and communicating effectively with customers.

· Verbal and written communications.

· Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Work is primarily performed in outdoor environments with considerable time spent in moderate temperatures (above 80 degrees), with exposure to the elements including heavy rain.

Work requires reaching, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), driving, pushing, crawling, walking and climbing (more than 12 feet).

Good near vision, far vision and color perception is required.

May be exposed to wet surfaces, minor amounts of dust and on occasion loud noises.

Work may involve exposure to moving traffic, dangerous machinery and hazardous chemicals.

Must be able to work during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.

Sufficient body flexibility, mobility, stamina and balance, manual dexterity, and physical reflexes to permit employee to perform job responsibilities and operate a variety of power and hand tools safely.