Equipment Operator - Parks

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavier and more specialized equipment when performing maintenance and repairs for parks, athletic field complexes, municipal properties, medians and right-of-way areas.
• Performs variety of landscaping functions to include mowing, aeration, top-dressing, sod replacement, pesticide and fertilizer application, edging, weeding, and other miscellaneous landscaping responsibilities.
• Performs specialized maintenance for the care and preparation of athletic fields including pitching mounds, batter’s box, infields, field layout, field painting and chalk, etc.
• Hauls and operates equipment to and from assigned worksites.
• Collects and hauls tree limbs and other landscape debris to area landfills.
• Conducts safety and maintenance inspections of vehicles, equipment, and park properties and wears protective and safety gear as indicated for the work assignment.
• Inspects work in progress and at completion for compliance with applicable policies, procedures, plans and specifications and standards of quality and safety.
• Prepares, gathers and transports tools, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to complete work assignments.
• Assists Crew Leaders and other crew members to complete work orders in a safe and timely manner.
• Cleans and repairs work site upon completion of construction, and repair projects.
• May be required to assists in the setup, teardown, and cleanup for special events and meetings.
• May occasionally be required to work on-call, evenings or weekends.
• Travels to attend meetings and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques for a variety of light-medium construction and specialized landscaping equipment.
• Knowledge of turf management techniques and athletic field maintenance and preparations.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations, practices and procedures for area of assignment.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in following oral and written directions related to area of assignment.
• Skill in planning and organizing materials, supplies and equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Skill in effectively providing assistance and instruction to work crews.