Maintenance

The Maintenance position performs a variety of manual labor jobs with varying degree of skill needed to assist with the maintenance of park grounds, equipment, and facilities. This position is part-time, up to 40 hours per week, with health benefits offered.

Pay Rate: $14.50 per hour

Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Mow grass using a variety of equipment which may include push mowers, tractors and/or specialized lawn equipment.
• Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking.
• Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers.
• Establish plant beds, plant flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, and maintain planted areas.
• Pick up litter and debris.
• Perform facility maintenance such as repairing and staining picnic tables, installing and repairing fences, replacing light bulbs, and preparing for special events.
• Assist with repair and/or maintenance of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Operate park vehicles which may include pickup trucks, 4-wheel motorcycles, dump trucks and garbage trucks.
• Clean & organize maintenance shop.
• Clean restroom & picnic shelters.
• Assist with routine maintenance/repair of equipment to include changing oil, oil filters, replacing worn parts, and making minor mechanical adjustments.
• Sharpen or replace worn blades on mowers; replace string on line trimmers; sharpen or replace worn chain saw chains.
• Prepare and load equipment & tools for use and/or to transport.
• Run errands to retrieve and/or delver parts, etc.
• Perform manual labor and related work as required.
• Assist with public relations by handling visitor inquiries, and providing information and assistance.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Park Maintenance Supervisor.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Park Maintenance Supervisor or Supervisor on Duty.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be age 18 or over.
• High school diploma with minimum of one year experience in park maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Ability to operate small engine equipment properly and safely.
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles with standard transmissions.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to make minor repairs on equipment.
• Knowledge of park maintenance procedures and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to learn the operation of the facility.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver’s license, must maintain safe driving record.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.

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