Parks Maintenance II

Temporary Parks Crew Member

Temporary work, 240 days maximum employment in any one calendar year. Under the direct supervision of the Parks Crew Leader, performs a wide variety of functions necessary to provide enjoyable park facilities for all visitors. Job entails routine maintenance of park facilities to include mowing and trimming, litter control, facility cleaning, performs maintenance and repair of structures and other equipment. Assists others in landscaping and grounds maintenance.

Job Functions

Examples of essential job functions:

• Mowing and trimming of parks and other city facilities.
• Maintaining trash receptacles and providing litter control.
• Restroom and building and grounds maintenance to include cleaning and sanitizing restrooms.
• Performs routine maintenance on buildings, structures, and grounds.
• Works cooperatively with and provides assistance to other staff members as assigned.
• Wears a staff uniform while on duty.
• Observes all safety precautions and assists others to provide a safe work environment.
• Attend all trainings and meetings required for staff.
• Reports any damaged or broken safety or mechanical equipment to the appropriate supervisor.
• Completes assigned duties of the position and other duties as required.

Employment Standards and Qualifications

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to think logically and follow written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions using several abstract or concrete variables. Ability to follow instructions and directives. Knowledge of commercial lawn-care equipment and proper use procedures. Basic knowledge of general maintenance procedures and practices. Knowledge of general safety practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, and the public; ability to tactfully handle a wide array of social situations.

Education, training, and experience:

Education required: Continued education in High School or above.

Experience required: Any work in maintenance or repair of facilities or grounds is preferred.

Other qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have and be able to demonstrate knowledge of safe equipment operating practices. All staff should have good communication skills, show initiative, be dependable, show enthusiasm, and have a desire to serve the public.

Physical and Environmental Characteristics

Required physical activities: Sitting, standing, kneeling, reaching, carrying, climbing, walking, finger dexterity, talking, pushing, pulling, lifting, watching, hearing, and other repetitive motions.

Physical characteristics of the job: Medium work requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently.

Environmental characteristics: The work is performed both inside and outside and includes seasonal exposure to heat and cold, rain, wind and other weather conditions. The worker may also be exposed to awkward or confining work spaces, darkness and poor lighting, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, moving machinery, noise vibration, visual strain, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, and traffic hazards. The work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations, significant work pace pressures and at times irregular work hours.

Equipment and materials used: Walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, string trimmers, tractors, and other equipment, MSDS information, cleaning supplies, paints and painting equipment, hand and power tools, ladders and other maintenance equipment.