Park Maintenance Worker Jobs

The purpose of this job is to perform a variety of duties involving the maintenance of park grounds and facilities. This is a safety sensitive position. As such, you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Collects trash, debris, recycled materials and keeps inventory; restocks and, communicates janitorial or cleaning item needs.
• Performs related work as required.
• Performs scheduled facility, grounds, equipment and irrigation system inspections, repair and maintenance.
• Performs maintenance and repairs of park grounds, buildings, structures and equipment by performing landscaping, painting, carpentry, minor electrical, minor plumbing, fencing, mechanical and irrigation repair.
• Performs make ready services to ahletic fields, pavilions and rented or scheduled use areas.
• Cleans park grounds, restrooms, buildings, structures, and equipment.
• Performs maintenance tasks to include mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, painting, minor trade and irrigation repairs and sports field preparation.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled equipment repair and preventative maintenance.
• Operates trucks, tractors, mowers and a variety of hand & power tools.
• Purchases parts and supplies required for work performed.
• Performs facility inspections for safety and needed repairs caused by damage from usage or vandalism.

• Prepares and maintains athletic fields by dragging, painting lines, setting dimensions and performing renovation or repair projects.

• Operates, maintains and repairs irrigation systems and related controlling devices.
• Performs and applies proper pruning/trimming practices of trees or shrubs; cleans up and disposes of debris.

• At least one (1) year of related work experience, such as landscape maintenance.
• This is a safety sensitive position and you must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen/physical and background investigation.
• High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• Any combination of education, training, and experience, which provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position, may be substituted or evaluated at the discretion of the City.
• Valid driver's license

Knowledge of:

• Purchasing policies, procedures and limits
• Procedures and practices of maintenance and equipment and equipment repair
• Landscaping, building and ground maintenance and safety regulations
• English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Tools and equipment required for skilled/trade maintenance tasks
• Products or chemicals used to control weeds and insect pests

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, painting, irrigation repair, mechanics and equipment operation

• Identify tree species, structural issues and related concerns
• Maintain proper records and documentation of inspections and repairs made
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Follow safety regulations regarding vehicle, equipment and tool use
• Perform equipment preventative maintenance and minor repair
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions

• The position involves very heavy physical demands, such as exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.