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Parks Maintenance Technician – Part-Time

Salt Lake City, United States

Position Title:
Parks Maintenance Technician – Part-Time
Job Description:
Salt Lake City's Public Services Facilities Division is seeking a part-time Parks Maintenance Technician!
About the Position:
Park Maintenance Technicians play a crucial role in maintaining the overall general ground's of city owned grounds, parks and recreation facilities. Perform landscaping, mowing, fertilizing and ground's maintenance.
Part-time scheduled work hours will be between 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday. This position will be scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours per week/no more than 28 hours a week.
This announcement will remain open until the position is filled and may close at any time without notice. Early application submission is strongly encouraged.
About the Team:
The Public Services Facilities Division is an internal service that provides maintenance and repairs to City buildings such as City Hall, the Sorenson Unity Center, Smith’s Ballpark, and fire stations. Applicants for roles within the Facilities Division can expect to directly provide or support the skilled trades and maintenance to the City’s facilities to keep this important infrastructure running smoothly for its occupants.
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Position Hourly Range:
$19.00/hr.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Performs a variety of duties required to maintain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf; cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris. Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems.
  • Operates various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment. May operate heavy landscaping equipment (not requiring a Commercial Drivers License).
  • Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use.
  • Assist in the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.
  • Assist in the preparation of ball fields, parks and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public. Inspects and cleans areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use. May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by person’s experiencing homelessness.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to get to various Parks and Public Lands facility. May require personal and city vehicle with a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in maintenance and landscaping.
  • Experience working for a city municipal park.
  • Experience operating light or heavy-duty equipment
Working Conditions:
  • Moderately heavy physical activity required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50lbs and on occasion up to 80lbs. Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Exposure to weather extremes, noise, dust, fumes, etc. are routine.
  • Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Department
Public Services
Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Scheduled Hours:
20

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