Salary: $43,180-$53,975 DOE
Performs as the primary point of contact for park visitors during peak afternoon and evening hours, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for skaters, cyclists, and families. This position combines hands-on maintenance, basic custodial work, and strong customer service skills, with public contact in a dynamic outdoor recreational setting.
Performs a variety of lead worker and journey-level skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of recreation facilities, parks, grounds, and general environs. May perform as a project leader in the absence of the Parks Maintenance Foreman.
Schedule
This is a swing shift position with hours typically falling in the afternoon through evening (e.g., 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM or 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM), which may include weekends and holidays. Exact hours may vary seasonally based on park usage and daylight. Candidates must be available for these later hours when public activity is highest.
Works under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent or Parks Maintenance Foreman
Provides close to general supervision to Parks Maintenance Worker(s), seasonal laborers while in training, or on a project-by-project basis.
Serves as a lead worker; addresses visitor questions, concerns, and conflicts with professionalism and a positive attitude. Enforce park safety rules and awareness, and maintenance of hours, with a friendly presence. Promote a welcoming atmosphere for all ages and skill levels. Assist with closing procedures and securing the facility at the end of the shift.
Conducts basic cleaning and sanitation of restrooms, pavilions, and common areas. Empty trash receptacles, pressure wash hard surfaces, maintain ground cleanliness, and ensure the park presents a tidy appearance throughout the shift.
Perform routine maintenance tasks, including sweeping ramps, clearing debris, dirt track maintenance, inspecting equipment, and minor repairs. Set up and break down park features or event areas as needed. Monitor park conditions and report any safety hazards or maintenance needs.
Assists in the installation of sprinkler systems; selects line sizes, sprinkler spacing, type, and control equipment; installs, tests, and maintains systems utilizing low voltage, hydraulic, or other operating features.
Performing operations such as spraying projects for the prevention or eradication of pests, fungus, and insects harmful to park plants, trees, shrubs, and other environs; selects appropriate chemicals and combinations to accomplish the task; maintains records of spraying activities; assures chemicals are properly stored and used in conformity with city, state, or federal regulations; operates spraying equipment.
Operates various types of heavy equipment, such as backhoes, etc.; transports materials and equipment; participates in various seasonal projects; operates and maintains trenchers; operates a variety of types of small and light equipment, such as mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, aeration tractor, and various hand tools; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety.
Operates complex lawn mowing equipment; mows and trims grass, bushes, and shrubs; assists in pruning activities on trees, shrubs, and plants; removes dead, diseased, or injured trees; stimulates healthy plant growth through custom pruning and cutting.
Performs general landscape and gardening duties; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, bushes, grass, flowers, etc., as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques using dry and liquid chemicals.
Trains laborers in equipment usage such as backhoes, gang lawn mowers, and landscape equipment.
Maintains playing fields; assures striping and placement of field markers; assures clean and operational facilities and lighting; trims and mows lawns and grooms playing areas, dirt, and lawns.
Performs related duties as required.
Desired Attributes
Enthusiasm for skateboarding, BMX, or outdoor recreation.
Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with the public during busy or challenging situations.
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
Team player who takes pride in maintaining a safe and enjoyable community space.
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Education and Experience:A. Graduation from a standard senior high school;
and
B. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance, upkeep, and
beautification of turf, parks, facilities, and related environs;
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of maintenance equipment such as backhoe, mowers, tractor, power overseeders, aerators, thatchers, welder, trimmers, etc.; landscape and sprinkler system design; flow pumps; of hazards and related safety precautions associated with equipment operations; of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and pesticides, and proper application of the same; of turf and greens management; swimming pool chemicals and application procedures; of interpersonal communication skills.
Journey-level skill in the operation of various types of light equipment, such as gang mower, tractor, backhoe, etc., basic mechanics, basic electrical and plumbing operations, basic carpentry, and masonry.
Ability to recognize and identify common weeds and pests; recognize and identify diseases common to turf and greenery; effectively apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and insects; effectively perform various semi-skilled and skilled functions related to building maintenance; communicate verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with supervisor, subordinates, and the public.
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Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting, etc. Talking, hearing, and seeing are essential to the performance of the job. Daily exposure to weather extremes and seasonal conditions is common. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity are needed in the performance of essential duties. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, and discriminating thinking. Frequent local travel is required in the normal course of job performance.
Washington City provides full-time employees with an excellent benefit package, including a healthcare plan (no out-of-pocket expense for employee/dependent coverage), a dental plan (no out-of-pocket expense for employee, out-of-pocket expense for dependents only), and a vision plan (no out-of-pocket expense for employee/dependent coverage). In addition, the City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy, AD&D, LTD, and an impressive retirement plan. Washington City also contributes 4.5% into 401(K) plans for all eligible employees who are in the public employee fund. All benefits are effective on the 1st day of work. The City also provides 12 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days per year, plus vacation accruals.
