Park Maintenance Assistant

The Park Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled and unskilled work in the maintenance, repair and construction needs of the County Parks and Recreation Maintenance Department. This position involves performing a variety of labor-intensive tasks such as maintaining parks and athletic fields, repairing playground equipment and recreational facilities, and setting up for special events and performs other duties as required. Graduation from high school and 1 to 2 years of experience in labor-intensive maintenance work; or any combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including tractors, lawn mowers, welders, rakes, and power and hand tools etc. Must be able to exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.