PT Recreation Maintenance Technician

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs general maintenance and grounds duties, keeping activities for the Parks and Recreation Department.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position performs the daily maintenance of recreation grounds and facilities. The work is performed under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Supervisor and is reviewed for results obtained and consistency with standard practices. This position requires availability to work approximately 10-18 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: This position involves very heavy work requiring the employee to exert over to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Sufficient visual acuity is required to visually inspect and assemble small parts involved in the operation of machines and determine if small defects are present and use measuring devices. An employee in this position will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions; subject to hazards including work in high places, exposure to working mechanical parts, electrical currents, and exposure to chemicals; and subject to extreme heat and cold, noise and vibrations. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of a variety of skilled maintenance and manual tasks; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; willingness to assume responsibility and dedicated to doing necessary work; good judgment; initiative, thoroughness and dependability.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from high school and experience in using maintenance and cleaning equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.