Parks Maintenance Specialist II

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of working level semi-skilled duties related to parks, grounds and general environment, general maintenance, upkeep, as well as the construction, installation, and repair of City buildings, swimming pool, and recreation facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, values and expectations.
• Perform infield maintenance and repair work of baseball/softball fields, including watering infields, repairing

bases, base paths, pitching mounds, batter's boxes and transition areas of infield and outfield. Lining out

ballfield to install bases, cutting out edges, removing lips and level playing surface. Perform athletic field and

grounds maintenance including mowing, aerifying, topdressing, seeding, sodding, trimming, field painting,

irrigation and turf care, fertilizing; follow proper safety precautions and installation

• Assists in the installation of sprinkler systems; selects line sizes, sprinkler spacing, type and control

equipment; installs, tests, and maintains systems utilizing low voltage, hydraulic, or other operating features

• Performs operations such as spraying projects for the prevention or eradication of pests, fungus, and

insects harmful to park plants, trees, shrubs and other environ; selects appropriate chemicals and

combinations to accomplish task; maintains records of spraying activities; assures chemicals are properly

stored and used in conformity with City, State, or Federal regulations; operates spraying equipment.

• Operates various types of heavy equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, utility trailers, bob tail dump

truck, etc.; transports materials and equipment; participates in various seasonal projects such as snow

removal; operates and maintains trencher; operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as

mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, aeration tractor, and various hand tools; performs

routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety.

• Operates complex lawn mowing equipment; mows and trims grass, bushes and shrubs; assists in pruning

activities on trees, shrubs and plants; removes dead, diseased, or injured trees; stimulates health plant

growth through custom pruning and cutting.

• Performs general landscape and gardening duties; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, bushes, grass,

flowers etc. as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques

using dry and liquid chemicals.

• Serves as a parks maintenance crew member; performs general building maintenance; constructs and

maintains bowery's, small buildings and storage facilities; assures proper operation of lighting fixtures,

doors, windows and plumbing; may assist in framing, painting, auto body repairs, roofing or other skilled

construction and maintenance activities related to carpentry, plumbing, and electrical; performs concrete

and masonry work; assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment.

• Performs various seasonal duties such as snow removal; water line winterization, etc.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school, or equivalency, and one (1) year experience in the maintenance, upkeep and beautification of turf, parks, facilities and related environ. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of: maintenance equipment such as backhoe, loader, dump truck, mowers,

tractor, power over seeders, aerators, thatchers, welder, trimmers, etc.; landscape and sprinkler

system design; flow pumps; hazards and related safety precautions associated with equipment

operations; herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and pesticides and proper application of the same;

turf and greens management; interpersonal communication skills.

• Apprentice level skill in the operation of various types of light equipment such as gang mower,

front-end loader, tractor, backhoe, etc., basic mechanics, basic electrical and plumbing operations,

basic carpentry and masonry.

• Ability to effectively perform various semi-skilled and skilled functions related to building

maintenance; ability to communicate verbally and in writing; ability to develop effective working

relationships with supervisor, subordinates and the public; must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

regularly, up to 60 pounds frequently, and up to 80 pounds occasionally.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess or obtain a valid Utah Drivers License.

LAYTON CITY BENEFITS

Benefits effective upon date of hire.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Annual Sick Leave Buy-Back Option
• Retirement - Utah State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Assistance