To operate light construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of maintenance activities involving landscaping, and line maintenance; perform loading, hauling, scraping, sweeping, mowing, weed eating and related operations; and to perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks.
- Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, weed eaters, tank trucks, and various other types of equipment for maintenance and construction operations.
- Clean debris from ditches, culverts and creek beds; collect and haul trash, garbage, debris, dirt, sand and gravel.
- Maintain city recreational areas including swimming pools, tennis courts, parks and athletic fields as needed.
- Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner. Provide information within area of assignment and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Maintain and repair any type of equipment used in maintenance or repairs of parks or park facilities.
- Ability to calculate and mix appropriate amounts of chemicals for spraying
- Spray chemical insecticides and herbicides as needed.
- Service equipment and make field adjustments and repairs as necessary
- Stand, carry and operates trimmers, blowers, edger's and other handheld, or pack, equipment
- Prune trees, sod, flowers and shrubs; weed grounds; rake leaves; fertilize, cultivate and trim park lawns.
- Be responsible for the safety of yourself, your crew members and general public in your work area
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education and Experience:
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Requires High School Diploma or GED
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Two years performing maintenance work involving the operation of moderate to light construction and maintenance equipment.
Certificates and Licenses:
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Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
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Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, Dept. of Agriculture certified applicator of pesticides license.
Knowledge and Skills:
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Operation and maintenance of power-driven equipment,
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Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction, grounds maintenance, and general maintenance work.
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Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including walking, standing, bending, sitting for extended periods of time and operating various types of equipment or vehicles.
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Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
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Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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Occupational hazards and standard safety practices; and use of hazardous chemical, herbicides and fertilizers.
Physical Job Requirements:
Physical Activities
None
Under 1/3
Physical Activities
None
Under 1/3
Stand
X
Lift up to 25 pounds
X
Walk
X
Lift up to 50 pounds
X
Use hands to finger,
Handle, and feel
X
Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses
Moderate Noise Level
Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
X
Conditions of Employment:
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Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen
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Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination
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Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check
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Must be at least 18 years of age
Performance Measurements:
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Policies and procedures relevant to Parks and Recreation are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
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Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
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The City’s professional reputation is maintained.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
