Leisure Services - Park Maintenance II

DEPARTMENT

LEISURE SERVICES

SALARY

$30.04, WITH $1.00 INCREASE AFTER 6 MO

FLSA

NON-EXEMPT

CIVIL SERVICE

INCLUDED

BARGAINING UNIT

CONSTRUCTION & PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LiUNA Local #177

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs construction, maintenance and repair of Leisure Services buildings, structures and facilities. The work is performed under the general direction of the Facilities/Project Manager and supervision of the Construction Foreman but often works independently and with minimum supervision. Supervises seasonal or part- time employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative only)

These functions are considered essential for successful performance in this job classification.

• Performs rough and finish carpentry, masonry, and concrete flatwork and general facility maintenance related to construction.

• Performs safety inspections on playground equipment

• Installs, maintains and repairs playground equipment, picnic tables, grills, chairs, benches and chain link fences.

• Prepares and paints Leisure Services structures, facilities, playground equipment and signs.

• Assists park maintenance crews with mowing and snow removal as needed.

• Operates light and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, backhoe, trencher, power tools, and hand tools and snow removal equipment.

• Participates in department preventive maintenance program for vehicles and equipment.

• Responds to questions from the public concerning Leisure Services building maintenance and repair work.

• May assist other departments with building construction, maintenance projects and snow removal.

• Directs the work activities of part-time and seasonal workers as assigned.

• Workload varies and may be repetitive.

• Works independently and with others with minimum supervision.

• Works outside in all weather conditions; works around mechanical, hydraulic and electrical hazards; work environment is dirty; low visibility during unfavorable weather; operates equipment and tools that cause vibration; noise level is frequently loud; walking surface may be uneven, wet, muddy, or slippery.

• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time.

• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and OSHA, City and Leisure Services safety rules and regulations.

• Inputs and receives data collected on computer applications via phone, tablet or computer.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of techniques and principles of park facilities construction and maintenance and of the occupational hazards and safety procedures of the work.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards involved with and the safety precautions necessary when performing building maintenance and construction or operating powered equipment and tools.

• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the construction of facilities and buildings.

• Ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints and plans of the construction trade.

• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate a variety of machines and equipment including light and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, backhoe, trencher, powered and manual tools of the trade.

• Ability to read and understand chemical hazards labels and written or verbal directions of supervisor.

• Ability to respond to questions and comments from the public tactfully and politely.

• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with other City employees, supervisors, and the public.

• Ability to use phone, tablet, or computer to input and receive data.

• Ability to work with people from a broad variety of social, economic, racial, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• High school graduate/GED.

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in building construction

OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Iowa Valid driver's license and good driving record based on City of Waterloo driver performance criteria. Iowa Class A Commercial driver's license required within 6-month probation period. A candidate with any of the following will not be considered for employment: loss of license for any reason during the period of candidacy for employment, if the candidate remains without a valid, current license for the position when the City issues an offer of employment; loss of license, plea of guilty, plea of no contest or its equivalent or conviction for OWI, reckless driving or other major moving violation within the previous five years; four or more citation for moving violation with the previous three-year period, excluding speeding violation of 10 mph or less over the posted speed limit; three or more citations for moving violations with the previous one-year period. After appointment to the position, disciplinary action or continuing employment status may be reviewed for the following: four or more moving violations within the previous three years, three or more moving violations within the previous one year or loss of license or conviction for OWI, reckless driving or other major moving violation within the previous five years; two or more at-fault accidents within a three-year period while driving on City business; three or more at-fault accidents within a three-year period. And applicant's driving record will be reviewed prior to an offer of employment and at least annually after hire.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The following physical abilities are required with or without accommodation.

• Sufficient strength to perform assigned tasks (lifting up to 60 pounds with weight distributed among crew members.

• Sufficient strength and stamina to perform strenuous activity such as carpentry, masonry, and concrete flatwork.

• Sufficient speech and hearing that permits the employee to communicate effectively with other workers in person or over a radio, and to safely operate equipment.

• Sufficient depth perception, distance and peripheral vision to safely operate vehicles and equipment in all weather conditions; sufficient dexterity to safely operate powered and manual construction tools and equipment; sufficient hearing to understand verbal instructions, respond to questions from the public and diagnose equipment malfunctions.

• Sufficient personal mobility that permits the employee to safely operate a variety of motorized and non-motorized park and snow removal equipment in all types of weather.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Must wear personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective clothing and respirator.

• Must submit to Department of Transportation requirements including pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random and return-to-duty/follow-up alcohol and drug testing.

• Following a conditional offer of employment, the City of Waterloo requires a physical examination and a drug test by a physician of the City's choice to determine if an applicant is capable of performing the essential functions of the position. Failure to pass the physical and drug test will result in withdrawal of the employment offer.

• The City of Waterloo reserves the right to conduct a background investigation including driving, employment and education on any applicant being considered for this position. After a conditional offer of employment is made a criminal history record search may also be completed.

• Must submit to and pass Civil Service examination procedures including a panel interview.

WORK SCHEDULE

Will generally work Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with a half-hour unpaid lunch. May be required to work significant overtime on special construction projects, snow removal, or other weather-related emergencies.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Qualified candidates who apply by the deadline date will be required to appear before an interview panel consisting of a minimum of three people who have expertise in the areas being tested. An individual must receive a minimum average score of sixty points out of one hundred to achieve a passing score on the interview. The top applicants, as ranked by their scores on the interview, will be the individuals placed on the certified list. Applicants who qualify as outlined and are full-time regular employees of the City of Waterloo shall have one additional point per full year of employment up to a maximum of five points added to their final score. Honorably discharged men and women from the armed forces of the United States who qualify per provisions of Chapter 35 of the Code of Iowa and who are citizens and residents of the United States shall have five additional points added to their final score upon submission of their DD214 or ten points added if they were awarded a Purple Heart or have a service-connected disability. Employment is contingent on possession of a good driving record based on City of Waterloo driver performance criteria and passing a post-job offer physical and drug test.

ORAL EXAMINATION DATE

Qualified candidates who apply by the deadline date will be notified of the time, place, and date of the oral examination.

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A.A./E.E.O.

Minority, female & disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

We will accept applications until Friday July 12th at 5pm.