JOB
Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of unskilled and semi skilled duties involved in the maintenance and repair of City parks, trails and athletic venues. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
- Maintain parks, trails, athletic venues; pull weeds, prune shrubs and other related duties using hand tools.
- Assist parks crew in a variety of scheduled custodial services for parks and facilities, including cleaning and repairing floors, restrooms, and removal of trash.
- Perform tasks such as grounds pickup, mowing, sprinkler repair and installation, fence repair and installation, building construction and remodeling.
- Operate hand and power tools and motorized equipment used to maintain and repair City facilities.
- Perform grounds cleanup duties; insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
- Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.
- Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed under the following conditions:
Work is primarily performed outside; at parks, cemetery and rodeo grounds, in varying and extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time where employees are exposed to excessive noise and vibration.
Physical Requirements:
Physical effort is required to perform heavy manual labor in confined and cramped spaces and uncomfortable conditions, climb ladders, frequent kneeling, stooping, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and standing for long periods of time. Moderate amount of mental effort required. Regular lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling of objects and equipment ranging in weight from 25 to 100 lbs is required. Weekend, holiday and evening work is required.
Job Hazard/Risk Factors:
Employees risk physical hazard from mechanical and electrical equipment, exposure to human debris, drug paraphernalia, heavy equipment, working in and around lawn mowers and grounds equipment, hazardous gases, fumes, paint, chemicals and pesticides.
Position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing.
Department: Athletics
Division: Parks
Motor Vehicle Report: Yes
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Background: Yes
The City of Mesquite is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. The City of Mesquite encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
