Maintenance Technician I - 955 (Parks & Recreation)

Posting Number 3586P Position Title Maintenance Technician I - 955 (Parks & Recreation) Department Parks & Recreation Job Code 02397 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Local 955 Division PMC Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of equipment, facilities, and grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Maintains cleanliness of city facilities including park shelters, restrooms, and playgrounds.

• Collects trash and recycling throughout the park system. Mulches playgrounds and removes graffiti

• Conducts preventative maintenance of structures and equipment; performs minor repairs to fixtures as directed.

• Assists with, maintaining, and distributing supplies.

• Repairs or replaces appliances and equipment.

• Paints prepared surfaces.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact

• This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of related experience.

Licenses or Certifications

• Depending on assignment, may require Pesticide Applicator Certification or other relevant certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.

• Safety standards and protocols.

• Basic arithmetic.

Skill in:

• Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs.

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Solving a variety of problems.

• Listening and following directions.

• Working independently.

Ability to:

• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles in densely populated settings.

• Use and maintain tools and equipment.

• Provide high levels of effective customer service.

• Read and understand directions.

• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Recognize and solve problems.

• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment

• Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment

• Office or similar indoor environment

• Sometimes

• Outdoor environment

• Frequently/Often

• Street environment (near moving traffic)

• Sometimes

• Confined space

• Sometimes

• Vehicle

• Frequently/Often

Exposures

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

• Sometimes

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

• Frequently/Often

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

• Frequently/Often

• Communicable diseases

• Frequently/Often

• Moving mechanical parts

• Frequently/Often

• Fumes or airborne particles

• Frequently/Often

• Toxic or caustic chemicals/substances

• Sometimes

• Loud noises (85+ decibels)

• Frequently/Often

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Incumbents required to bend, stoop, reach, twist, dig, climb stairs, balance, grasp, push, feel attributes of objects, and operate mechanical equipment.

Hours/Days

Sunday-Thursday with varying start times between 4am and 8am for 8 hour shifts.

Starting Salary $18.23 - $22.43 (hourly), $37,925 - $46,648 (annually) Pay Grade 105 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 07/15/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

The Maintenance Technician I will work in the Maintenance Division of the Parks & Recreation Department with the primary focus of work related to cleaning park shelters and bathrooms. This position is also responsible for picking up trash within the park system, graffiti removal, and mulching of playgrounds. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an excellent driving record.

This position is full-time with benefits and an hourly pay rate of $18.23 - $22.43 ($37,925 - $46,648 annually). Plus $1.00 per hour shift differential for all hours worked 6:00 pm

• 6:00 am.

Position hours are Sunday-Thursday with varying start times between 4am and 8am for 8 hour shifts.

Notice to Applicants

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