Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker

Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker

Under the general direction of the Assistant Parks, Recreation and Aquatics Director, prepare and maintain City recreational fields to ensure sporting events run smoothly and are in compliance with established guidelines, rules and regulations, as well as assist with general groundskeeping duties within City Parks, trails and open spaces. Key responsibilities include; preparing baseball fields for practices and games, daily maintenance of parks and trails, working as a part of a team and providing excellent customer service. The work requires the safe operation of hand, power and automotive equipment to avoid injuries to the employee, other employees, the public and damage to City equipment, facilities and structures. Duties require interacting with the public respectfully and professionally. Work is performed outdoors in various weather conditions or inside depending on the assignment and the season of the year. Physical strength, agility, eye/hand coordination, normal vision and depth perception are required to perform duties. Must maintain flexibility and be available to meet with supervisory staff as required. Hours may vary; typically 40 hours/week. Scheduling flexibility is required; shifts will include weekends and occasional evenings.

This position is anticipated to last for 6-months from date of hire

Available shifts are:

Saturday – Wednesday 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday hours may vary)

Wednesday – Sunday 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday hours may vary)

Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly

This position reports directly to the Parks Maintenance Coordinator II.

Job Description

• Prepare and maintain City recreational fields to ensure sporting events run smoothly and comply with established guidelines, rules and regulations
• Drag, rake, chalk, line and set bases for recreational fields as necessary
• Daily general maintenance of parks, trails and facilities
• Clean and maintain restroom and picnic shelter complexes
• Gather and dispose of litter
• Operate hand, power and automotive equipment while exercising safety precautions to avoid obstacles and people
• Operate various tools including, but not limited to, shovel, rake, weed eater, mower, blower, specialized baseball equipment
• Assist in preparing facilities and setting up and taking down equipment for department programs and events
• Provide assistance and support to other Parks maintenance staff as needed
• Inspect fields, facilities and equipment after events to identify and assess damage; notify supervisor of property damage; prepare related records.
• Communicate with City personnel, outside agencies and members of the community to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns
• Communicate feedback between participants and supervisor
• Answers public questions regarding facilities
• Perform maintenance of equipment, supplies, and facilities and other custodial duties
• Maintain compliance with all applicable City, County and State laws and City ordinances, policies and procedures at all times
• Assist patrons when needed
• Maintain proper storage and upkeep of equipment
• Attends all staff meetings as required
• Wears proper safety equipment necessary for the job
• Contributes to a positive team environment
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Working knowledge of common grounds keeping tools
• Previous grounds and recreational fieldwork is desirable
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
• Must be willing to perform physical duties of position; preparing and maintaining City recreational facilities.

Knowledge of:

• General First Aid
• Legal and defensive driving practices
• Operation of handheld data recording devices and computers to update records and record work production
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Ability to:

• Perform athletic field maintenance and equipment operation
• Operate equipment safely and effectively.
• Show up on time and ready to work assigned shift
• Explain and enforce Park rules, policies and procedures
• Perform physical duties of the position; lifting, carrying, crouching, kneeling safely with normal vision, depth perception and hand/eye coordination
• Work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of program participants and community members including those from diverse socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies.
• Independently complete work activities
• Be friendly and attentive to participants
• Utilize conflict-resolution strategies.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with program participants, City staff, volunteers and the public.
• Maintain professional appearance and wear uniform as required
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the English language
• Read, write and speak the English language.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices

Additional Information

Working Conditions: Environment:

• Outdoor work environment.
• May include high heat and humidity.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment or small tools.
• Ability to stay focused on the task at hand for several hours.
• Reaching overhead and horizontal and moderated lifting.
• Seeing, speaking, hearing, sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Physical strength, agility, eye/hand coordination, normal vision and depth perception are required to perform duties. Required to lift 10 to 25 pounds frequently; move about from location to location, on foot and by various motor driven equipment; required to push and/or pull equipment; reaches and uses hands and arms and/or feet and legs to move controls on machinery or equipment; repetitive hand motion associated with hand and power tools; and periodically required to kneel, crouch, bend, stoop or crawl. This position is frequently exposed to high noise levels. This position requires the physical strength to exert force and/or lift or carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds occasionally, required to lift up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another worker; occasionally required to remain seated for extended periods; and periodically required to kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, or crawl. This position is at risk of potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Work is performed mainly outdoors in various weather conditions or inside depending on the assignment and the season of the year.

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