Groundskeeper I

Maintenance Technician

Under the direction of the Leisure Services Director or designee, this position is responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled and / or semiskilled maintenance and repair work in one or more trade disciplines.

Essential Job Functions :

• Performs skilled maintenance and repairs on structures, facilities, equipment, and other City owned property in a variety of trade disciplines.
• Performs daily trash and debris pickup and the removal of hazardous items from park areas.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Performs routine inspections on assigned equipment and reports defects or needed repairs to their immediate supervisor.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a work crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, mowing, maintaining City owned property, and laying asphalt.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the Public Works Department.
• Operates a variety of light and medium-sized power construction and maintenance equipment used in the Leisure Services Department.
• Ensures all work performed adheres to established safety standards, building codes and regulations, and engineering standards where applicable.
• Performs preventive maintenance according to assigned schedules or when directed.
• Inspects, recognizes, and reports any detected deterioration, repair needs, and maintenance needs to supervisor.
• May work in a variety of confined or enclosed spaces.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education and Experience Guidelines :

High school diploma or equivalent; and one (1) year of experience in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Supplemental Information & ADA Items :

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required :

Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature, and noise.