Maintenance Specialist I

Park Maintenance Employee

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform manual work associated with the repair, maintenance and beautification of city parks, buildings, and related areas. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the park's superintendent. Employees in this classification are entry-level and perform basic park maintenance. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment, which may involve adverse weather conditions and related hazards.

Responsibilities

• Plants trees, bushes, a variety of other plants, and grass.
• Mows, waters, and rakes grass.
• Trims fence lines and the banks of drainage ditches.
• Collects litter and debris.
• Empties park garbage cans and hauls the collected waste to the parks dumpster.
• Uses hand tools such as picks, shovels, and rakes.
• Operates power equipment, including chain saws, edgers, weed eaters, push and riding mowers, back hoes and field painters.
• Informs supervisor of any needed repairs and maintenance.
• Cleans and weeds flower beds, mulches around flowers, and waters.
• Prunes flowers and related shrubbery.
• Cleans and paints concession stands, field houses, and other Parks and Recreation facilities.
• May assist in repairs of windows, doors, and other fixtures.
• Assists in performing installation of water lines, irrigation systems, fencing, tee boxes, flag poles, benches, and picnic tables.
• Monitors and maintains equipment in a safe operating condition and reports all damages to supervisor.
• Checks and maintains air, oil, fuel, spark plugs, mower blades, tires etc.
• Cleans equipment and work area.
• Assists in the sets up of City holiday lights display.
• Consistently keeps supervisor and relevant team members informed about work progress, current and potential issues, and proactively suggests new or improved solutions to address challenges.
• Attends approved meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and remains current on the principles, practices, and developments in assigned work areas.
• Responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and/or Experience Required:

• At least 6 months of work experience involving landscaping, mowing, operating sprinkler systems, and outdoor maintenance.

Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current and valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical, and drug testing (including prescription medication).

Benefits

The City of Caldwell offers a complete benefits package to full-time (30 or more hours per week) employees including health care, dental, vision, PERSI retirement, 401k with City match, deferred compensation plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO). The City is a qualifying employer for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.