Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker I

### ** ***The City of Fulton offers a premier benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for the employee. Employees enjoy 15 paid holidays, plus earn up to 20 days vacation, 48 hours sick leave, and 5 days paid family leave per year.**Join our team today!*### **POSITION OVERVIEW**Maintains the City parks in a clean and safe manner for public enjoyment. This year-round employment. Responsible for maintenance associated with 14 parks consisting of 240 acres, City Pool, and Legends Rec-Plex.### QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS### Experience, Education, and Training- The proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, trees, shrubs, lawns and flowers- Use and care of gardening materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities- Fundamentals of basic plumbing and carpentry work- Common safety practices and procedures### Requirements- Must pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.- May be required to work weekends or a variety of shifts.- Subject to emergency call-in.- At least 18 years of age.- Must have a valid CDL (A or B) Drivers' License.**OR**- Must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.**AND**- A class "B" CDL, at minimum, must then be obtained within the 6-month probationary period.### Abilities- Perform grounds maintenance and repair work- Operate and maintain power equipment and vehicles, such as tractors and attachments- Use and care for hand and power tools- Identify potential safety hazards- Understand and follow written and oral instructions- Count, add, subtract, and multiply two-digit whole numbers- Read, write and speak English at a level to satisfactorily perform the work### FUNCTIONS### Essential Functions1. Maintains the ball fields and grounds and sprays the grass in the parks on a seasonal basis assuring for a clean and safe environment and for positive public relations.2. Maintains playground equipment, public rest rooms and other facilities including painting and repair work, assuring that it is safe for children to play on.3. Sets up equipment and any needed items for special events assuring for safety.4. Assists with snow removal as needed assuring for availability. Maintains a state of readiness when storms are forecast.5. Installs and maintains landscaping as requested.6. Deals with supervisor, coworkers, and the public in a professional and courteous manner.7. Responds to requests by immediate supervisor in an accurate, complete and timely manner.8. Performs work assignments efficiently and timely, making productive use of time between assignments.9. Maintains an awareness of safety issues relating to equipment and vehicle operation assuring for protection of self, coworkers, and equipment.10. Attends outside programs and seminars assuring an awareness for new developments in the field and assuring continuing professional developments.### Other RequirementsEnvironment- Above average accessibility of all work sites required for the position.- Above average exposure to weather and temperature extremes.- Above average exposure to chemicals and fumes.- Average exposure to heights and darkness.- Above average exposure to work safety hazards.- Average amount of overtime/extended work hours required.- Above average exposure to dust and loud noises.- Above average exposure to cramped spaces.Physical- Normal physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed.- Normal physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place.- Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.- Normal physical s rength to handle 50 lb. objects, considering frequency.- Normal endurance and dexterity of hands and fingers.- Normal physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control.- Normal coordination, including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.