Park Assistant

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, will perform routine semi-skilled work in the area of park maintenance engaging in a variety of labor-intensive tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Mowing, string trimming, and landscaping

• Maintenance of athletic fields such asbaseball, softball, football, and soccer

• Light construction, general carpentry, and moving

• Housekeeping, cleaning and general custodial work

• Maintenance and cleaning of a large variety of park and maintenance equipment

• Departmental Special Event and Tournament Support

• Assisting with Roanoke County snow removal operations as needed

• Candidate work schedule will vary depending on need and quantity of work. Schedules are determined weekly.

• Candidateworks varied days, shifts, weekends, holidays and is subject to on-call response if needed.

• The position is directly supervised, assigned duties and scheduled for work by the Parks Crew Leader and Parks Maintenance Supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

Education

Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Required: Some experience in the operation of motorized equipment and performance of general maintenance activities

Certifications/ Licenses

Required: Valid Virginia driver's license with a good driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of the operation of pick-up trucks and trailers and motorized maintenance equipment and manual tools

• General knowledge of traffic rules and regulations as related to the operation of maintenance vehicles

• General knowledge in the use and care of common hand, electric and gas-powered tools.

• Ability to maintain and repair a wide range of facilities and equipment, which may involve carpentry, painting, masonry repairs or other skills

• Ability to perform 24 hour on-call responsibilities and work varied shifts as assigned

• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions. safety labels, and warnings

• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable work or weather conditions

• Ability to understand and follow instructions relating to the safe usage of tools, chemicals, and other materials

• Ability to organize and perform maintenance functions independently without work-site supervision

• Ability to demonstrate mathematical aptitude to layout athletic fields.

Additional Requirements

Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

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