Park Maintenance Worker

Park Maintenance Position

Provides routine and manual grounds maintenance functions and activities pertaining to park maintenance operations and practices. Assigned 40 hours per week, weekdays including rotating weekends and holidays.

Submit application, current DMV printout (driving record), and complete the supplemental questionnaire (attached to online application). Selected applicants will be invited to the written examination, and oral interview.

Examples of Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. May not be assigned all duties listed, nor does this cover all duties which may be assigned.

• Performs manual work in the maintenance and routine care of all turf, trees, athletic fields, irrigation, hard surfaces, streetscapes and medians, playgrounds, shelters, restrooms, buildings, pools, and other related areas in a safe and efficient manner; cleans and clears trash and debris and potential dangerous conditions; lifts and dumps garbage cans; sweeps and mops building floors, shelters and restrooms; cleans and repairs BBQ's; participates in planting, trimming, pruning, weeding, edging, fertilizing, and mowing turf, trees, shrubs and hedges, flower beds, and streetscapes and medians; participates in cutting down limbs and trees and removes trimmings and cuttings.
• Participates in installation, repairing, maintaining, and operating irrigation systems; automatic sprinkler controllers, and sprinkler heads.
• Participates in preparing athletic fields for recreation programs.
• Participates in the inspection of parks and facilities for safety, appearance and vandalism; evaluates and reports on the conditions.
• Safely operates basic hand and power tools, various vehicles and basic ground maintenance equipment to include mowers, trucks, trailers, utility vehicles, sweepers, aerators, spreaders, and sprayers.
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance on equipment including minor adjustments and repairs, sharpening and cleaning.
• Assists with the installation and repair of parks equipment and with basic construction work.
• Participates in eliminating graffiti and makes minor repairs to vandalized facilities; paints playground equipment, facilities, fences, picnic tables, benches and other related structures.
• Responds to questions and complaints and explains and interprets general park information to the public.
• Assists with the set up and take down for special events.
• Maintains the required safety training designated for this position. Performs special projects and other work as assigned.

District expectations of this position / quality assurance:

Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform job duties; Prioritizes and performs duties as workload necessitates; Communicates regularly with supervisors about program issues; Provides outstanding customer service; Maintains respectful attitude; Interact with customers and co-workers in a positive and courteous manner; Responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of services.

Typical Qualifications

Equivalent to one-year related experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance. Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and driving record should be within District safety standards. Knowledge of common garden and hand tools and equipment; operation and maintenance of powered gardening equipment; walk-behind power equipment and small riding lawn mowers; basic plant materials; basic turf, irrigation, and construction practices; and cleaning and maintaining parks, facilities, structures and pool areas. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; safely and effectively operate landscape maintenance equipment; make minor field repairs and adjustments to tools and equipment; perform heavy work and a variety of routine grounds and building maintenance; willingness to perform required manual tasks; recognize unsafe equipment and conditions; prepare basic records and reports; understand, read and follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively and interact courteously with other staff and the public; work alone on assigned routine tasks; work nights, weekends and holidays as required. Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions; can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to feedback from a supervisor.

Conditions of employment with the district: An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing the following: A background investigation will be conducted to include fingerprinting; Must submit to a post offer medical exam, functional capacity exam and drug screen ; A valid California Class C driver's license throughout employment and driving record must comply with District safety standards; Must submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.

Supplemental Information

Physical demands and work environment: Work activities are performed in an outdoor work environment, in all weather conditions, a standard shop, driving from site to site, operate various vehicles and related equipment and tools. Work near moving mechanical parts and frequent exposure to fumes airborne particles, equipment vibrations and loud noises. Work in confined areas and various heights. Work activities includes lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects up to 50 lbs; walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, climbing; operating a truck, tractor, cart, and related groundskeeping equipment; reading, writing, and effectively communicating with others. Work nights, weekends, holidays and multiple shifts when needed. The qualification requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the job. Physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.