Parks Maintenance Worker

JOB

Performs a variety of responsible semi-skilled and manual labor tasks in the maintenance and repair of Town recreational facilities, parks, and grounds; may serve as lead worker. An employee in this class performs a variety of semi-skilled and manual labor tasks related to the maintenance and repair of parks and recreational facilities. Work varies by season but includes performing various landscaping and horticultural tasks, assisting with facility maintenance and repair tasks, mowing grass, turf management, athletic field preparation, and operating tools and equipment. The employee assists with unskilled to semi-skilled trades repairs including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, extremes in temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases, and mist. Work may subject the employee to standby and call back schedules. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through regular project updates, direct observation, citizen comments and quality and quantity of work produced.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs a variety of ground maintenance and landscape tasks such as planting flowers and shrubbery, irrigation, mulching, mowing, pruning, seeding, fertilizing, and trimming and maintaining trails and park areas; applies herbicides and pesticides. Performs the dragging, lining and preparation of athletic fields for play; ensures field is safe and not too wet, soft or have rocks or holes; mounts bases, nets, or other equipment. Performs a variety of facility maintenance and cleaning activities for the Parks and Recreation buildings, comfort stations, concession stands, parks facilities and other related structures; assists with unskilled to semi-skilled carpentry, painting, masonry and plumbing repairs such as replacing irrigation system heads and fittings, replacing sink parts, replacing and unstopping water and sewer lines, repairing concession stands, erecting playground equipment, etc.; cleans and stocks comfort stations and bathrooms; empties trash cans; repairs graffiti; buffs and waxes gym floors.Operates a variety of equipment to mow grass and maintain fields; uses chain saws, weed eaters and other light equipment to cut, prune and trim shrubbery and trees; rakes leaves, and removes fallen limbs and trash; operates tractors to fertilize, rake and mow.Assists with equipment repair and maintenance duties on vehicles and equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, and trimmers.Participates as crew sets up and takes down stages, electric service, barricades, banners, and decorations, and performs other preparation work for special events; cleans up after events.Maintains simple records of work activities.Performs related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical RequirementMust be able to perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment hand tools, equipment, and computer, to maintain records, to analyze data and maps, to perform skilled trades tasks, and to inspect worksites.Education and ExperienceGraduation from high school and some experience in parks and recreation maintenance or closely related fields such as landscaping; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Special RequirementsPossession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.Additional Information: The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications.