- Perform the full range of skilled and semi-skilled turf maintenance duties; water, mow, weed, trim, aerate, renovate, and fertilize turf.
- Perform the full range of shrub and flower bed maintenance; plant, water, fertilize, and maintain landscaped areas including bushes, trees, flowers, and shrubs; control weeds.
- Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks and signs, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, or shrub.
- Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the irrigation system; change and adjust heads; perform irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.
- Operate the full range of parks maintenance vehicles and equipment including dump trucks, mowers, edgers, blowers, tractors, loaders, and hand and power tools.
- Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Maintain play equipment, picnic tables, barbecue pits, and other related parks equipment and facilities; install and repair playground equipment, fences, and other related parks equipment and facilities.
- Perform pest control measures; measure, mix, and apply chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases.
- Remove fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
- Identify maintenance needs and safety hazards; report needs to appropriate staff.
- Paint park buildings; remove graffiti in parks and in other areas.
- Rake leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, and other facilities; pick up trash.
- Clean and maintain rest rooms; stock rest rooms with necessary supplies; repair toilets, urinals and faucets.
- Operate chemical sprayer in assigned areas to abate weeds and maintain accurate records associated with that task.
- Perform maintenance on athletic fields.
- Assist in the set-up and removal of equipment needed for special events.
- Work unconventional hours and be subject to 24 hour on-call as required for the City snow removal program or emergency operations.
- Be on-call as part of the on-call rotation.
- Inspect parks, athletic fields, and other parks facilities to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs of playground and other recreational equipment or facilities to ensure proper operation and safety.
- Deal courteously and professionally with the public in response to inquiries and complaints; provide information regarding rules and regulations of the parks and other facilities.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Valid Utah Driver's License
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, Utah commercial driver's license within six months of employment in the position.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, Certified Pool Operator, Traffic Control Flagger, Forklift, and First Aid/CPR certificates; and completion of snow removal simulator training within 12 months of employment.
- Valid Utah Driver's License
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, Utah commercial driver's license within six months of employment in the position.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, Certified Pool Operator, Traffic Control Flagger, Forklift, and First Aid/CPR certificates; and completion of snow removal simulator training within 12 months of employment.
- Possession of Utah pesticide applicator license, Confined Space certificate and completion of 10-hour OSHA Safety training.
- Valid Utah Driver's License
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, Utah commercial driver's license within six months of employment in the position.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, Certified Pool Operator, Traffic Control Flagger, Forklift, and First Aid/CPR certificates; and completion of snow removal simulator training within 12 months of employment.
- Possession of Utah pesticide applicator license, Confined Space certificate and completion of 10-hour OSHA Safety training.
- Purdue University Turfgrass Pest Management certificate.
- Possession of LTAP Communication for Supervisor certificate.
- Methods, techniques, and tools used in the construction and maintenance of parks, landscaped areas, and related facilities.
- Uses, purposes and operating characteristics of basic parks maintenance and general construction tools and equipment.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Diseases and pests that are harmful to plants.
- Chemical pesticides and herbicides and their use.
- Operating characteristics and repair principles used on irrigation systems.
- Watering requirements for lawns, trees and plants and various types of soil.
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to parks maintenance work.
- Safe driving principles and practices.
- Operating a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Using, operating, and maintaining chemical spraying equipment in performance of chemical spraying duties.
- Using and operating hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment.
• Performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather. - Operating a motor vehicle safely.
- Perform park maintenance, landscaping, reconstruction, and repair work.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Work unconventional hours and be subject to 24-hour call as required for the City snow removal program or emergency operations.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Learn City policies, procedures and codes related to parks maintenance.
Parks Maintenance Worker I, II or III - West Jordan, United States - City of West Jordan
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionI - $ $28.14
II - $ $29.57
III - $ $31.07
Schedule: four 10-hour shifts, 7:00am - 5:30pm. Off Friday or Monday.SUMMARY
Under immediate supervision, to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties involved in the construction and maintenance of parks, park buildings, equipment, tools, and facilities.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise supervision over seasonal staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or GED.
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Experience: One year of parks maintenance or construction experience.
Certifications/Licenses:
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II
Experience: Two years of parks maintenance experience.
Certifications/Licenses:
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER III
Experience: Four years of parks maintenance experience.
Certifications/Licenses:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Skill with:
Ability to:
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to inclement weather, noise, outdoors, confining workspace, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations. Ability to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods.
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