Maintenance Worker Sr., Parks & Recreation

This classification performs semi-skilled to skilled work in construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled maintenance work at municipal ball fields: mowing grass, painting field lines, aerating and watering fields as needed, and related tasks per established standards.
• Performs semi-skilled maintenance work to assist with the repair of electrical, HVAC, utilities, and mechanical systems; handles painting, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, and electrical work that does not require a licensed technician; assists in reconditioning tools and mechanical equipment.
• Performs manual work associated with routine maintenance and upkeep of public parks, grounds, and facilities: mows lawns; trims and edges grass; blows leaves from walkways; plants, prunes, and maintains plants, trees, and shrubs; spreads mulch; rakes leaves; clears debris.
• Prepares facilities for meetings and related functions: loads, unloads, sets up, and erects bleachers, chairs, tables, stages, and other equipment; moves furniture; assists in setting up special events; installs holiday decorations; assists with traffic control and cleanup after events.
• Cleans public restrooms, shop and work areas, and other city facilities: sweeps and mops floors; dusts and cleans offices and meeting rooms; strips, waxes, and polishes floors; polishes furniture; collects and removes waste; washes windows and walls; cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.
• Uses precautionary safety equipment and monitors the work environment to ensure safety.
• Completes various forms and documentation: work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, and reference materials.
• Communicates with supervisors, employees, other departments, and the public to coordinate work activities, exchange information, or resolve problems; uses telephone and/or two-way radio.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one (1) month of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
• May be required to obtain Flagging certification.
• Electric Distribution Department: Must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class B commercial driver's license within six (6) months of employment.
• Wastewater Department: May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class A or B commercial driver’s license; prefers a valid Wastewater Collection Class I Certification.
• Water Department: Prefers a valid Water Production/Treatment or Distribution Class I Certification.
• Gas Department: Must obtain certifications as required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six (6) months of hire.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Access to a wellness clinic for employees.