Manual labor and equipment operation and repair related to maintenance and upkeep of parks, athletic fields, ice rinks, pools, playgrounds and playground equipment, and park trails. Also maintenance of park lawns, trees, shrubs, and plants; seeding, sodding, and planting; mowing and aerating; trimming, transplanting, and removing trees and plants; weed control; routine welding, preventive maintenance; and plowing pathways and parking lots. Must be available for extended work days, weekends, call back, shift schedule changes, snow and ice control, and other emergencies as required of the City's maintenance divisions.
This position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe and well-functioning aquatic facilities. Must know or are willing to learn how to test and balance pool water chemistry, clean filters and strainers. Inspect pumps, heaters and related equipment. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Work rotating weekend schedule during the summer. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs all tasks, functions, and duties assigned to the parks maintenance division, including but not limited to: equipment operation, manual labor, operating mowing equipment, forklift operations, backhoe operations, and snowplowing.
Performs manual tasks and equipment operation for the installation, construction, and maintenance of parks, grounds, facilities and related areas, including but not limited to: installing and maintaining irrigation systems within park system; installing and constructing athletic fields, ice rinks, playground and related equipment, and park trails.
Performs manual tasks and equipment operation for the care and maintenance of park lawns, trees, shrubs, and plants, including but not limited to: preparing grounds for seeding, sodding, and plantings; laying sod; seeding; mowing and aerating lawns, golf courses, street borders, field, and ditches; performing tree trimming; transplanting trees, shrubs, and other plantings; and removing trees and plants.
Mixes and applies chemicals to prevent or control turf, tree, shrub, or plant disease.
Constructs, maintains, repairs and installs signs.
Performs snowplowing functions for the City, including but not limited to: operating snowplow equipment; sanding and salting; operating snowplow wings, and performing general repairs to equipment.
Performs maintenance functions of all public accesses, including but not limited to: weed control, tree removal, tree pruning, and shrub removal.
Performs repairs of a routine nature to equipment; including but not limited to: welding repairs; routine oil and lubrication repairs; and other routine equipment repairs.
Adheres to all safety rules and regulations; follows safe work practices according to law, City practices, and generally accepted safe work standards.
Assists all maintenance divisions and other departments, as directed, in the required maintenance of City-owned properties.
Performs other duties consistent with the tasks of the position as assigned by the City.
