Seasonal Parks Operations Worker

Basic Function

Under the general direction of the Park Operations Supervisor or Park Operations Leads, maintain and repair amenities at City parks, facilities and sports fields. Perform general and varied maintenance duties at assigned City and park sites; routing duties normally involve heavy physical labor and equipment operation.

Representative Duties

• Assists with basic and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and landscaping duties in City parks, grounds, and related facilities. Perform janitorial duties such as sweeping, mopping, changing light bulbs, and sanitizing restrooms. Pick up trash and remove litter from all City parks, grounds, and facilities. E

• Assists with basic and semi-skilled operation and maintenance of equipment including City vehicles, turf mowers, sports field groomer, blowers, weed eaters, edgers, chipper, pressure washer and power tools. E
• Assists with basic and semi-skilled duties in the planting and maintenance of landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns; water, mow, weed, trim, rake leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, courts, and other facilities. E
• Assists with maintaining synthetic turf and natural grass athletic fields. Prepare sports fields for reservations and monitor athletic facilities; assuring appropriate rental groups are utilizing the facility. Clean and maintain sport courts. E

• Assist with installation and repair of benches, tables, fences, signs, and related structures. E

• Assist with tree removal and maintenance work for trees on City property including City parks and related facilities. E

• Assist in the inspection of parks for damage, vandalism, graffiti, broken equipment, and other hazardous situations; document and report conditions to Parks Operations Lead or Parks Operations Supervisor.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma.
• One (1) year related maintenance and repair experience.
• A combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, materials, and equipment used to repair and maintain ball fields, athletic fields, landscape areas and City facilities and park sites.
• Basic use and care of tools and power equipment used in grounds maintenance and facility maintenance and repair.
• Modern cleaning and facility maintenance practices.
• Basic health and safety practices including proper lifting techniques.

• Performing general repair and maintenance duties involving City buildings and facilities.
• Performing general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging, weeding, watering, fertilizing, raking, and cultivating lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas.
• Using and operating maintenance and construction tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Lifting objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Working cooperatively with others.
• Observing legal and defensive driving practices.

• Lift objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Work cooperatively with others.

Licenses and Other Requirements

Successful applicants must be able to pass a physical capacity test and a physical examination.