Musical Fountain Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Under general supervision of the Facilities & Grounds Manager and/or Seasonal Crew Leader, performs light maintenance, operates, and supports the Musical Fountain. Ensures proper programming, operation and publicity of the Musical Fountain. Operates the Musical Fountain as scheduled. Position is 3-6 hours a week on average during the summer season.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. Performs regular and preventative maintenance on the Musical Fountain to ensure proper performance.

2. May program the Musical Fountain using specialized software.

3. Adheres to all applicable safety procedures while operating equipment and tools, working with electrical sources, accessing confined spaces, and while working in other dangerous situations. Participates in safety training as necessary.

4. Maintains records, project performance reports, materials usage, and maintenance and repair records.

5. Performs other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• Some skill in mechanical, plumbing, or overall equipment operating experience is required.

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, and tasks associated with equipment operations and maintenance projects and programming of the Musical Fountain.

• Ability to use a computer to use the programming software.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications and solve mechanical, operational, or analytical problems related to assigned area.

• Ability to accurately log and record information and complete and maintain accurate reports and records.

• Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, City staff, professional contacts, and the public.

• Ability to critically assess situations, problem-solve, and work effectively under stress, within deadlines and changes in work priorities.

• Ability to work outside of normal business hours (weekends, evenings, holidays).

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work outdoors, including the Musical Fountain with uneven terrain, requiring the employee to traverse uneven ground, climb up or crawl down to access the site, and may involve fumes, dust, chemicals or other hazardous materials, loud machinery and equipment, and other dangers.

An employee in this position must have the strength, stamina and physical coordination needed to gain access to the site described above, observe and inspect work in progress, and operate hand and power tools. The employee is occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, dust or airborne particles, and fumes. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud.

The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items of moderate to heavy weight.