Maint Worker I Fores

City of Dodge City, KS
Dodge City, Kansas
Full Time

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JOB SUMMARY

The objective of the Maintenance Worker I is to enhance the appearance of Dodge City's park areas by mowing, trash removal, maintaining flower beds and trees, and assisting with park projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the performance expectations of the City along with examples of how the expectation relates to the position of a Maintenance Worker I. This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities and therefore, other duties may be assigned:

On-going Improvement

Job Knowledge & Effectiveness

Expectation to:

Perform manual labor by mowing grass in park areas.
Remove all trash from park areas.
Rebuild and paint picnic tables in off season.
Keep sidewalks shoveled and salted during winter months.

Supports the operations of the department by:

Demonstrates ability to plan, complete tasks and monitor results within established deadlines.
Effectively applying knowledge to solve a range of problems.
Following department policies on a consistent basis.
Performs job responsibilities consistently, timely, cost-effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Making decisions regarding the efficient and cost-effective way to perform job responsibilities.
Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities and takes action consistent with available facts and probable consequences.
Adjusts to changing conditions; accepts new duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.

Customer Focus

Demonstrates concern for satisfying customers:

Assists citizens by answering questions, and explaining the responsibilities of the department.
Maintains professional manner when a resident or customer has a complaint or problem.
Respects the confidentiality of information or concerns shared by others.
Is honest and forthright with people.

Adaptability, Innovation & Continuous Learning

Ensures that the vision, mission and values of the City are represented when performing the functions of a Maintenance Worker I:

Is proactive in ensuring that job responsibilities meet the vision, mission, and values of the organization.
Weigh the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success in making a decision.
Anticipates possible problems and develops contingency plans in advance.
Takes responsibility for own mistakes does not blame others.

Demonstrates ability to support organizational changes needed to improve the organization's effectiveness;

Initiating and implementing new methods, approaches or technologies.
Works cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions.
Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures and technology.

Takes responsibility for one's own performance:

Takes initiative and responsibility for ensuring continual updating of skills and education necessary for the position.
Promptly notifies his/her manager about any problems that affect his/her ability to accomplish planned goals.
Maintains all licenses, certifications, etc. as well as continue to learn new techniques and methodologies related to their field.

Honesty, Integrity & Respect

Fosters teamwork with coworkers:

Listens and responds constructively to other team members.
Is patient with other team members, administration, and customers.
Expresses disagreement constructively e.g., emphasizing points of agreement, suggesting alternatives that may be acceptable to the group.
Cross-trains in other areas of Park & Recreation Department as appropriate. Assists in other departments when needed.
Treats all members of the team, department, City and Community with respect, ensuring

cultural differences are respected.

Ensuring that all work is performed equally among team members, each taking responsibility for jobs that many not be desirable duties.

Safety

Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adhering to all City safety regulations:

Assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment and in other duties as appropriate.
Ensures that the City's equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed.
Ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
Reports all accidents to the appropriate individual. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents, or personal injuries.
Understanding if items are in need of repair and takes responsibility to ensure that it is either fixed properly, or informs the appropriate personnel.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one (1) years of general mechanical and turf maintenance experience.
A valid Kansas motor vehicle operator's license.
Good driving record.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to cooperate with staff and the public.
Ability to maintain a professional manner when dealing with the public.
Ability to comprehend, retain and apply city and state policies and legislation, i.e. city ordinances, procedure manuals, etc.
Ability to operate various types of equipment: hand tools, mowers, weed-eaters, power tools, snow removal equipment. Other equipment could be required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.
Ability to read City policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; MSDS sheets, safety manuals, maps, etc.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate basic mathematical calculations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to respond to complaints and grievances posed by the public.
Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
Ability to think quickly, maintains self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
Ability to use good judgment and effectively solve problems.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environments described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical Environment:

The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, lifting (up to 50 pounds), grasping, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, and repetitive motions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: