Maintenance IV - Parks

About the role

The City of Saratoga Springs is seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Maintenance IV – Parks, who will specialize in overseeing the operation, maintenance, and performance of all irrigation systems within the City's parks and open spaces. This is a full-time position with the Saratoga Springs Public Works Department of approximately 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provides front-line supervision to Seasonal Maintenance Workers - Parks on a project-by-project basis as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor – Parks, Parks Superintendent, or other City Management
• Prioritizes and schedules work of assigned Seasonal Maintenance Workers - Parks, and then monitors work progress and employee performance for accuracy and effectiveness; reports any concerns to Maintenance Supervisor – Parks and/or Parks Superintendent
• Perform all aspects of turf management, mowing, line trimming, edging, aerating, fertilizing, herbicide spraying, overseeding, and sod replacement using a variety of application equipment and techniques
• Provide care and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and flowers (i.e. planting and proper pruning)
• Inspect City parks, play grounds and facilities to identify special maintenance and care needs
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and tools
• Repair and installs irrigation systems
• Remove graffiti and repairs vandalism of City property
• Clear snow off park sidewalks, and other City walkways, and assist in snow removal of City streets and facilities. Perform maintenance on snow removal equipment
• Perform winter projects
• Schedules and monitors irrigation system on city property
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, six (6) years previous experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or related field.
• Special Qualifications & Certifications: Valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement, Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), CPR, First Aid, City Works work order documentation, Certified Utah Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, LTAP Winter Weather Training, OSHA Confined Space Training / LTAP Training, Heavy Equipment Safety Operations, Heavy Equipment Operations, Irrigation and Troubleshooting training, Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL), Trench Shoring, Trench Safety / Competent Person, OSHA 10 - Workplace, Equipment, and Jobsite safety, LTAP Heavy Equipment Operation (Hands On)*, Backhoe or Excavator - Level 1, or Front-End Loader - Level 1, or Skid Steer - Level 1, Weather TRAK Central Control and Troubleshooting (Weathertrak University), Water Distribution 2 (or higher), or Collections 2 (or higher) Certification, Supervisor/Leadership Training