Park Maintenance Worker Jobs

Summary Perform journey level work in the construction and maintenance of parks and related facilities. Essential Functions

• Supervise the work of temporary employees making repairs at various locations on the route;
• Supervise the work of others. Physical Requirements
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Assist crews in set-up for special events including moveable bleachers, staging and sound equipment, props and other equipment;
• Purchase materials and supplies needed to accomplish daily assignments as approved. Use approved purchasing procedures;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle or equipment.
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Frequently push and pull objects;
• Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Operate trucks, backhoes, tractors, forklifts, jackhammers and otherconstruction equipment as required;
• Perform related duties as required. Qualifications Position requires completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year experience in maintenance and construction of parks and related facilities; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following: Physical Exam Required Valid Texas Driver's License Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:
• Frequently reach arms above, at or below shoulder height;
• Perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance;
• Work cooperatively with others;
• Types of hand tools and power tools typically used in construction and maintenance;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward, partial flexing of knees;
• Troubleshoot and repair water fountains, faucets, drip lines, toilets, sinks, sprinkler heads and other plumbing fixtures as required;
• Cut and make reliable welds to repair metal objects or equipment;
• Continuously stand and walk during the shift;
• Maintainvehicles and equipment as required;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Frequently climb ladders, scaffolding, stairs and inclined surfaces;
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift;
• Repair, maintain and install park equipment including picnic tables, benches, signs, and related fixtures;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds;
• Methods involved in routine plumbing, concrete construction, carpentry,and clean up of large areas. Ability to:
• Operation and maintenance of motorized vehicles and equipment typicallyused in construction and maintenance;