Construction & Maintenance Specialist II - Parks & Recreation

About the role

Salt Lake County seeks a career-minded individual to join our team. We offer a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the community.

Responsibilities

• Transports and operates light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment.
• Operates and performs general maintenance on facility service vehicles and custodial and grounds equipment.
• Maintains facility grounds which may include cutting grass, weeding, watering, aerating, fertilizing, seeding turf, installing and maintaining sprinkler systems, trimming shrubbery, and snow removal.
• Maintains and operates assigned hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Prepares a variety of routine records and reports and maintains records of work requests and routine equipment maintenance and safety records.
• Aids in loading and unloading dock deliveries and shipments.
• Aids trade personnel in performing diverse construction and maintenance tasks.
• Keeps alert for facility problems that could be safety or security issues.
• Picks up and distributes cleaning supplies within facilities.
• Assembles/disassembles, designs, relocates, and repairs Steelcase partitions, workstations, shelving, and other office furniture.
• Changes exterior lights and parking lot lights, and performs parking lot striping, roof maintenance, and window cleaning.
• Performs daily maintenance and preparation of baseball and softball fields, including dragging, raking, watering, and chalking lines.
• Level and grade infields to ensure safe and consistent playing surfaces.
• Measure and mark bases, pitching mounds, and foul lines according to regulation standards.
• Inspect and repair turf, infield mix, warning tracks, and mound areas as necessary.
• Perform field renovation and construction projects such as rebuilding mounds, laying sod, spreading infield mix, and restoring damaged areas.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (tractors, drags, line markers, blowers, mowers, etc.).
• Perform general grounds maintenance such as trash removal, edging, weeding, trimming, and landscaping around fields and common areas.
• Assist in building and restoring new or existing ballfields and related facilities.
• Maintain inventory of field materials (chalk, clay, mix, paint, tools).
• Work special events and tournaments as required.

Requirements

• One (1) year of closely related experience in a field related to delivery service, custodial, grounds, or construction maintenance.
• A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.
• A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.
• Some Departments may require a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire AND/OR attainment of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire.
• Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
• Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Methods, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to perform facilities and grounds construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Knowledge of Grounds maintenance and gardening (care of flowers, shrubs, trees, fertilizing, etc.).
• Knowledge of Preventative maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of Standard Safety Practices and procedures common to facilities and grounds construction.
• Knowledge of Contracting methods, such as building and framing walls, plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and the safety procedures associated with all the procedures.
• Knowledge of Proper hand and power tools needed for assigned tasks, their usage, and safety measures when using them.
• Knowledge of Cleaning methods and techniques, sanitation principles, fire codes, and proper use of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Knowledge of Proper safety measures and precautions to take when working in buildings and around the public.
• Knowledge of General geography of Salt Lake County.

Skills and Abilities

• To Respond to public and co-workers' inquiries in a courteous and positive manner.
• To operate and maintain equipment and tools needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
• To interact and communicate effectively with other trade professionals, facility staff, and the public.
• To act and work independently with minimum supervision, make decisions, and prioritize tasks.
• To follow written and verbal instructions and procedures.
• To prepare and maintain proper records and reports.

Benefits

• 12 Holidays
• Up to 24 vacation days
• 12 sick days and one personal day every year
• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Onsite medical clinic, hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the employee and the department.