Parks Maintenance Worker

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform manual labor within assigned division. Depending on area of assignment may be responsible for maintenance and parks, landscaped grounds, playgrounds, facilities, special events, and/or construction projects.

Essential Job Functions

Performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks including installations, inspections, repairs and maintenance at assigned locations. Performs special winter work projects.Operates, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs of various equipment including hand and mechanical tools and motorized equipment.Sets up work zones as appropriate and ensures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment at all times.Provides general maintenance support to special events.

Education and Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. 8thgrade education and 5 years experience required in a similar field, OR high school diploma or GED equivalency or any equivalent combination of education and experience.One to three years of experience is preferred.

Employment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug/alcohol test and motor vehicle review.

This is a safety-sensitive position that will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the length of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.

Ability to learn geography of City including major streets and landmarks.