Parks Maintenance Technician I

Job Posting

Purpose Statement : This position performs a variety of routine manual and semi-skilled turfgrass management, landscape construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility, including parks, pathways, right-of-way areas, and other city properties. May serve as the lead worker over an assigned maintenance crew; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Distinguishing Features of the Class : The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform a variety of routine manual and semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for City residents. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, and the general public.

Essential Functions : Performs the full range of manual and semi-skilled turfgrass management, landscape construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility. Instructs or leads the work of an assigned maintenance crew and / or seasonal workers to ensure the safe and efficient completion of all work assignments. Maintains and repairs City parks, pathways, right-of-way areas, and other city properties. Maintains and repairs light and heavy equipment and maintenance tools and equipment, as necessary. Inspection and maintenance of park amenities such as playgrounds, drinking fountains, benches, shelters, restrooms, and sports courts / fields. Performs turfgrass management practices including mowing, irrigation installation and calibration, aeration, fertilization, and pesticide application. Maintains City pathways to comply with safety and regulations. Secures assigned work areas from hazards to ensure the safety of recreational participants, maintenance crews, and the general public, including flagging traffic. Maintains parks and City grounds in clean and safe conditions, including picking up trash, tree and shrub pruning, weeding, spraying, plowing, de-icing, and snow removal, and general maintenance, as necessary. Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas. Install, operate, and troubleshoot irrigation systems including conventional and 2-wire controllers, valve repair and maintenance, head installation, cleaning, repair, and adjustment. Work closely with other City departments and / or civic organizations and community volunteers.

What You Will Bring : Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems. Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities. Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines. Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner. Respect the opinions of others and demonstrate a professional relationship with employees, supervisors, and others. Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and / or how work is performed.