Park Maintenance Worker Jobs

The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform specific additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

All Levels: Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of parks and recreation facilities; Plant, water, cultivate, fertilize and care for shrubbery, lawns and trees; mow and edge lawns with hand and light powered equipment; spray for pests and weed control; rake grounds; prepare soil for planting and transplanting; perform a wide variety of semi-skilled and unskilled duties; load and unload supplies, lifting and moving heavy objects; perform other manual labor necessary to the completion of jobs; assist trades workers by performing unskilled tasks; maintain yards and buildings; clean and maintain tools used on the job; perform a wide variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment; assist in regular lubrication of equipment to keep equipment in good working condition; clean and maintain grounds; operate light equipment, such as trucks, compressors, forklift and backhoe; learn to perform routine carpentry, painting, masonry and electrical work on park buildings, including roof and floor repairs; may participate in major park construction work; and perform related work as required.

Irrigation Systems - installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; identify problems of controllers, heads, lines, valves and wiring; prepare cost estimates; spray herbicides for weed control; operate trencher and other equipment.

Construction - build fences, bleachers, benches, backstops, cabinets; perform routine carpentry, painting, masonry and electrical work on park buildings, including roof and floor repairs; operate heavy equipment - such as tractor, scrapers, tillers, ulgers, backhoes and forklifts; direct the work of assigned helpers and perform related work as required.

Includes any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is:"

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is Park Maintenance Worker: Six months to one year of experience in parks maintenance.

POTENTIAL CAREER LADDER: Experience gained by incumbents in this class can provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to qualify for Senior Park Maintenance Worker and Park Maintenance Specialist.

LICENSE REQUIRED: Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance work; appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

ABILITY TO: Read and write at the level required for successful job performance; use properly maintain assigned tools and equipment; assist with semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction work; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL: Strength: Medium: - Exert force of 20-50 pounds occasionally, or 10-25 pounds frequently, or 10 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Frequently stand or walk, bend, stoop, crouch, push/pull, twist at the waist, handle, grip, grasp, reach above, at or below shoulder level. Occasionally sit, crawl, kneel, climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding, fingering. Frequently extend neck from side to side, occasionally downward and upward. Vision: Visual acuity which corrected sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; average depth perception needed. Hearing: Hearing ability to effectively hear and comprehend oral instructions and communication and equipment noise.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Employees in this classification may be required to work evenings, weekends, and be called back occasionally. Constant work around machinery. Occasionally work indoors and constantly outdoors. Occasional exposure to unprotected heights, extreme temperatures, excessive noises, solvents, grease or oil, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, dust fumes, smoke, gases, odors. Constantly works with others and occasionally alone. Rare exposure to flames/smoke, and rarely work with explosives.