Maintenance Worker - Recreation Seasonal

Job Description

Under supervision, serves as general maintenance staff for Lake Casitas Recreation Area (LCRA) during the busy season (April - September).

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Primary duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs janitorial duties maintaining the cleanliness of the LCRA
• May operate District equipment including, but not limited to, vehicles, mowers, weed whips, backhoe, loader and miscellaneous power and hand tools.
• May operate sewage pump truck (higher rate of pay for this duty)
• Assists full-time maintenance workers as needed
• Maintains trees, plants, shrubs, and waters.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed

Education and Experience: Any combination of training, education or experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities for this position. Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of proper work safety standards,
• Customer service procedures;
• Tools and equipment used in park operation and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to: learn rules, regulations, and policies governing the use of Casitas' facilities;
• First Aid/CPR;
• Keep up with and adapt to changes in policies and procedures;
• Follow and complete work schedules to insure the smooth flow and timely conclusion of work assignments and projects;
• Drive vehicles safely to carry out Park operations;
• Follow and communicate oral and written instructions; communicate tactfully with the public, other agencies, District personnel and co-workers; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Typical Physical Activities:

• Use of office equipment such as computers, copier, telephones,
• Push, pull, carry, reach and lift equipment weighing up to ninety (90) pounds,
• Operate District vehicles and maintenance equipment
• Stoop, kneel, crouch and climb during field routines; stand and walk for extended time periods; walk in uneven terrain, in an outdoor environment and on a boat subject to wave motion of lake;
• Work in an outdoor environment exposed to natural weather, flora and fauna conditions of Southern California and significant temperature changes between cold and heat;
• Sit for extended time periods;
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges.

This position is part-time and does not include benefits.