Maintenance Worker - Parks

Maintenance Worker Parks

The Maintenance Worker Parks performs a variety of routine maintenance and repair duties to support the upkeep and appearance of City parks, landscaped areas, hardscapes, storm drains, and related facilities. Responsibilities include operating small to medium-sized equipment and power tools to complete assigned tasks such as landscaping, irrigation repair, debris removal, and general grounds maintenance. This position works under immediate supervision and contributes to providing clean, safe, and well-maintained public spaces for the community. This positions work schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts each week.

Essential Functions

• Performs general maintenance of the native landscape around utility corridors and pathways including undeveloped paths, brush clearing, weed removal, tree pruning, chemical application, and ditch structures.
• Performs general maintenance and repairs on buildings and facilities. Utilizes a variety of tools including drills, saws, nail guns, sanders, trowels, ladders, etc. Operates a ATV or UTV.
• Performs general custodial maintenance and repair to hard surfaces and amenities including light poles, fixtures, trash cans, benches, bike racks, water features and fountains. Utilizes sewer snakes to clear plugged drains and pipes.
• Utilizes asphalt and concrete saws, vibrating packers, cement mixers, and related tools to repair damaged asphalt, concrete, and similar hard surfaces. Ensures proper symbols and lines are painted on paved surfaces. Utilizes small to medium equipment such as backhoes, one-ton dump-truck, and small tractors. Performs seasonal duties such as snow removal and winterizing bathroom facilities. Relocates large rocks, removes old concrete, and transports dirt.
• Cleans and maintains storm drains. Assists in construction and installation of gabion baskets in ponds and river banks. Ensures river banks, ditches, and various waterways are properly maintained, and free of litter and debris.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Licensing And Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees. Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare : ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family. Low-cost dental and vision options. Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans : PERSI retirement benefits. 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match. 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match.

WellBeing Program : Up to $500 cash per year for participants. Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave City employees receive generous paid leave : 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City. 12 paid holidays every year. 8 hours of sick leave per month. 10 weeks Parental Leave.

Life & Long Term Disability : Basic Life insurance at no cost to you. Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you.

Other optional benefits : Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts. Supplemental Life Insurance. Supplemental Disability Insurance. Tuition reimbursement. Free local bus pass. Corporate discount programs. AFLAC. Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

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