Maintenance Technician - Plumbing

About the role

Performs difficult general maintenance work on park amenities, grounds and facilities. May be assigned intermittent supervisory responsibilities involving small work crews.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for plumbing and HVAC systems and components.
• Opens parks and stabilizes all plumbing for Spring & Summer months.
• Closes parks and winterizes all plumbing for Winter months.
• Checks and maintains the parks, drinking fountains, water lines, hose bibs and restroom facilities.
• Checks and maintains heating/cooling systems, boilers, water heaters and air conditioning units.
• Checks and maintains the swimming pool water systems by calibrating and monitoring the proper chemical balance of the pools.
• Checks and maintains parks irrigation systems.
• Installs new equipment and amenities.
• Repairs and renovates all existing amenities, facilities, and grounds.
• Operates equipment such as mowers, trucks, tractors, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in the maintenance of parks.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Secures all park facilities and buildings as necessary.
• Prepares material lists and order supplies for work projects.
• Performs inspections of park facilities.
• May be required to work with or supervise inmates.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, welding and electrical.
• Working knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems along with boilers, pumps, and motors.
• Working knowledge of pool systems and water chemical balance.
• Skills in planning, organizing, and directing crews, operation of trucks, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in park maintenance.
• Knowledge of general park maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of department rules and regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates and the general public.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Must attend a work release supervisor training class annually.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) preferred.

Material and Equipment

• Operates a variety of equipment used in routine maintenance, including mowers, trucks, tractors, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in the maintenance of parks.
• May be required to use personal vehicle.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• Majority of work is performed in an outdoor setting where weather conditions can vary from extreme heat and cold, with high levels of dust, dirt, fumes, and noise.
• Physical activity includes prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting, walking and uses arms and hands frequently.
• Must have the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 to 75 pounds and assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman Plumbing License preferred.

Additional Information

• Drug screening and criminal background check required prior to employment.
• The City is an equal opportunity employer.