MAINTENANCE WORKER - PARKS (Part Time)

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled physical labor and other duties in the maintenance, repair, construction and clean-up of City parks, and facilities. Will be required to work weekends and/or holidays on occasion. This is a part-time, non-benefited position which consists of a 29-hour work week maximum. EDUCATION & EXPERIEN CE:

High School Diploma or GED, and any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the functions of the position which includes knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, procedures, and standard practices used in the maintenance, repair, construction, and clean-up of City parks, facilities and drainage systems.

LICENSING & TRAINING:

Must possess a v alid drivers license prior to employment. Must also obtain the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training with FEMA, based on assignment.

*Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIO NS :

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Prepares manicures and maintains sports fields for play including watering, dragging, lining, tamping, and raking. Sports may include, but are not limited to, soccer, football, baseball and softball.
• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, construction, and repair of City right of-ways, parks, and drainage systems.
• Performs general clean-up work which may include sweeping and mopping of floors, emptying trash containers, washing windows, walls and sinks, restrooms; sweeping sand and debris from patios, slabs, walks, and play areas.
• Maintains right-of-ways in parks, clearing debris, cutting weeds, and cleaning ditches using required hand tools
• Operates a variety of trucks and equipment such as power tools: chain saws, concrete saws, air hammers, pavement breakers, tampers, and two-way radio in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Works with assigned crew, removing weeds, clearing debris, clean ditches and maintaining landscaping, etc.
• Assists in installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing sprinkler systems.
• Completes required daily logs and reports.
• Picks up trash and checks trash cans throughout the City.
• Performs routine maintenance to assigned recreation equipment; buildings.
• May be required to perform daily vehicle inspections and clean and wash equipment.
• Complies with and promotes safe practices in agreement with the safety rules and procedures set forth.
• Performs related work as required.
• Represents the City with respect, confidence and trust that our colleagues and community place in us.

KNOWLEDG E OF:

• G ood work habits and safe work operations
• General knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in the maintenance, construction and repair activities.
• Motorized vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to dump trucks, end loaders, asphalt paver, backhoes, tractors, motor grader, pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools such as rakes, shovels, brooms, mops, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch, and small hand tools such as trimmers, hammers, etc.
• Frequent use of power equipment such as mowers, trimmers, small motorized vehicles and other tools.

SKILL IN:

• Safe and efficient operation of required tools and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures .

ABILITY TO:

• P erform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
• Work safely, following rules and regulations
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, using correct grammar and punctuation.
• Use correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously
• Bend, stoop repeatedly; work in small cramped areas, walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces
• Clean equipment using appropriate materials
• Move debris, dirt or other material using a shovel, rake or other tool
• Move heavy objects of 50 pounds or more long distances
• Dig up ground using a pick, shovel, spade or other tools
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements that include extreme heat
• Learn job related material primarily through oral instructions and observations
• Perform minor repairs to vehicles and perform routine maintenance
• Perform basic repairs to buildings, and other structures, and perform routine maintenance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform hard physical labor in a variety of weather conditions, including extremely hot weather. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Requires stamina to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. This job also requires visual acuity and the ability to adjust focus, ability to read printed materials, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Requires the ability to hear and use professional speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. The employee is often required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must have the agility to occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects up to 50-90 or more pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to extremely hot weather, wet and/or humid conditions, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.