Hybrid Parks Maintenance 2 bei Washington City

Department: Leisure Services

Division: Parks

Salary: $41,922 - $50,339 Depending on Experience

General Purpose:

Performs a variety of lead worker and journey-level skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of city parks, athletic fields, open spaces, streetscapes, cemetery grounds, multi-use trails, recreation facilities, special events, and general environs. May perform as a project leader in the absence of the Parks Maintenance Foreman.

Supervision Received:

Works under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent or Parks Maintenance Foreman

Supervision Exercised:

Provides close to general supervision to Parks Maintenance Worker(s) I, Part Time, temporary or seasonal laborers while in training or on a project-by-project basis.

Essential Functions:

Serves as a lead worker; performs general landscape maintenance. Operates complex lawn mowing equipment; mows and trims grass, performs general landscape and gardening duties; plants trees, bushes and flowers; assists in pruning activities on trees, removes dead, diseased, or injured trees; pruning and cutting of, plants shrubs, bushes, grass, flowers etc. as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques using dry and liquid chemicals.

Maintains sports fields; assures striping and placement of field markers; maintains field game equipment; assures clean and operational facilities and lighting; trims and mows lawns and grooms playing areas, dirt, and lawns.

Maintains overall cleanliness of the parks, picks up leaves and trash,and empties garbage cans.

Utilizing an Integrated Pest Management approach, the employee must have the ability to recognize and identify common weeds and pests; recognize and identify diseases common to turf and greenery. Performing operations such as spraying projects for the prevention or eradication of pests, fungus, and insects harmful to park plants, trees, shrubs and other environs; selects appropriate chemicals and combinations to accomplish task; maintains records of spraying activities; assures chemicals are properly stored and used in conformity with city, state, or federal regulations; operates spraying equipment, effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Operates various types of heavy equipment such as backhoe, dump truck and loader etc.; transports materials and equipment in a safe manner; participates in various seasonal projects; operates and maintains trencher; operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, aeration tractor, and various hand tools; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety. Trains laborers in equipment usage such as mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers dump trucks, backhoe, and other landscape equipment.

Working knowledge of equipment such as backhoe, dump truck, mowers, tractor, power overseeders, aerators, thatchers, welder, trimmers, etc.; landscape and sprinkler system design; flow pumps; of hazards and related safety precautions associated with equipment operations; of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and pesticides, and proper application of the same; of turf and greens management; of interpersonal communication skills.

Journey-level skill in the operation of various types of light equipment, such as gang mower, zero-turn mower tractor, and small landscape-related power tools

Assists in the installation of sprinkler systems; selects line sizes, sprinkler spacing, type, and control equipment; installs, tests, and maintains systems utilizing low voltage, hydraulic, or other operating features.

May assist in lawn cutting and trimming in preparation for cemetery burials; marks off and digs graves; installs and sets headstones. Assists with funerals by directing processions and coordinating cemetery activities; assists people in locating graves; supervises the work of headstone and vault companies when needed, and develops new cemetery sections.

May assist in performing general building park maintenance; construct and maintain picnic pavilions, small buildings and storage facilities; assures proper operation of lighting fixtures, doors, windows and plumbing; assist in framing, painting, roofing or other skilled construction and maintenance activities related to carpentry, plumbing, and electrical; performs concrete and masonry work; assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment, all turf, landscape, flower bed, sports field prep areas and pavilion amenities. Performs related duties as required.

Interacting with park visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, providing information when appropriate, and representing the city positively.

The safety and health of our employees is the Parks Department's most important workplace consideration. No employee will be required to do a job that they consider unsafe. The parks department will comply with all applicable OSHA workplace safety and health requirements and maintain occupational safety and health standards that equal or exceed the best practices in the industry.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from a standard senior high school;

and

B. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance, upkeep, and

beautification of turf, parks, facilities, and related environs;

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Valid Utah Driver's License

3. Must possess a basic knowledge of computers, tablets, software, and use them daily by inputting job tasks and hours worked for all team members, calendar appointments, and accessing safety software to complete required trainings, as well as any other administrative tasks

4. Ability to obtain a State of Utah non-commercial pesticide applicator's license within 6 months of hire date

Work Environment:

Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting, etc. Talking, hearing, and seeing are essential to the performance of the job. Daily exposure to weather extremes and seasonal conditions is common. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity are needed in the performance of essential duties. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, and discriminating thinking. Frequent local travel is required in the normal course of job performance.

Benefits:

Washington City provides full time employees with an excellent benefit package including a healthcare plan (no out of pocket expense for employee/dependent coverage), dental plan (no out of pocket expense for employee, out of pocket expense for dependents only), and a vision plan (no out of pocket expense for employee/dependent coverage). In addition, the City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy, AD&D, LTD, and an impressive retirement plan. Washington City also contributes 4.5% to 401(K) plans for all eligible employees who are in the public employee fund. All benefits are effective on the 1st day of work. The City also provides 14 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days per year, plus vacation accruals.

As per Washington City policy and/or procedures, a background check and drug screening evaluation will be required for potential new hire candidates prior to an offer of employment. I understand that if I am under the age of 18, I must have my parent or my legal guardian grant their permission for the background check and drug screening test to be performed.

As per Washington City policy and/or procedures, a background check, and drug screening evaluation will be required for potential new hire candidates prior to an offer of employment. I understand that if I am under the age of 18, I must have my parent or my legal guardian grant their permission for the background check and drug screening test to be performed.