Park Maintenance I/II

About the role

Position: Park Maintenance I/II – Regional Parks (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)

Pay Range: varies depending on experience & qualifications, please see below for details

Job Duties:

• Maintain site/turf by aerating, slashing and applying top dressing;
• Maintain flowerbeds and vegetation in park sites and other District sites.
• Perform a variety of general groundskeeping duties including mowing and edging, raking, weeding, trimming trees, fertilizing, transplanting trees and shrubs and pruning hedges and shrubs;
• Plant lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges and flowers.
• Diagnose disease and pest conditions; spray landscaped areas with low-toxic herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and insecticides; prepare mixtures in proper proportions; locate, trap and bait rodents.
• Prepare and maintain ball fields, athletic fields and surrounding landscape areas; prepare fields for athletic competition; drag, repair, prepare and maintain athletic fields; fill infield holes; screen the field; sweep dugouts and clean bleacher areas.
• Mark with appropriate marking materials or equipment to delineate the area of play and restricting lines as prescribed and established by league and sport rules; grade and water infields and build mounds according to specifications.
• Prepare, maintain, and install signs and playground equipment as required.
• Inspect, repair and replace automatic and manual sprinkler valves, irrigation lines and sprinkler heads; inspect functioning of controllers and repair as necessary; inspect and repair backflow prevention devices.
• Train and provide work direction to assigned seasonal and part-time personnel.
• Collect trash and perform general grounds cleaning (restroom, picnic shelters, tennis/volleyball courts, etc.).
• Operate riding and push mowers, edgers, weed eaters, blower, rakes, brooms, shovels, hose, chain saws, and other grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Clean and perform routine maintenance on grounds maintenance equipment and tools.
• Install, operate, maintain and repair sprinkler/drainage systems as assigned.
• Maintain records of work performed including preventive maintenance and needed repairs (field reports).

Work Environment:

• 95% or more of the work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and requires the ability to drive to park and building locations.
• May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, wet, snow, humid or icy conditions.
• Frequent exposure to noise, fumes, dusts, mists, gases, grasses, molds, fertilizers, solvents, oils, and greases.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, lift and exhibit manual dexterity with the ability to handle objects.
• Must be able to occasionally push, pull or balance.
• Upper body strength is a requisite to lift /move a maximum of 80 pounds unassisted and lift /move a maximum of 160 pounds with assistance.
• Requires the ability to communicate.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Graduation from high school or completion of GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must be insurable by the District carrier at the onset and for the duration of employment.
• Requires extensive knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment involved in the development and maintenance of landscaped areas and turf and sports turf practices.
• Requires knowledge of the chemical and cultural controls for disease, including certification for and the proper usage of agrochemicals, fertilizers, and other soil additives.
• Requires knowledge of the operation of irrigation systems.
• Ability to operate a variety of power, hand tools, and landscape maintenance heavy equipment such as, mowers, backhoes, aerators, etc.
• Use of modern office equipment and procedures (computer, copier, fax, phone, tablet, smart phone, etc.)
• Proficiency with applicable computer software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Required Experience:

• One (1) year labor experience in park or landscape maintenance, horticulture, forestry or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Four (4) years labor experience in park or landscape maintenance, horticulture, forestry or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years experience operating commercial landscape equipment.
• One (1) year experience as a crew leader preferred.

Job Benefits:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Paid Time-Off (vacation, personal & sick time) which equates to 4+ weeks/year
• 8 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday/year
• Recreation discounts and perks for you and your dependents including but not limited to: FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena, FREE drop-in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to yoga, Zumba and aerobic classes), Golf discounts ($3 - $14 for 9 holes depending on day of week, free driving range and more!), Discounts on childcare and other classes/programs
• 100% paid Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• 401(k) with annual District discretionary contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and/or dependent care)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance available
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability insurances available
• Wellness Program- earn additional personal time or medical insurance discount and more!
• Tuition Reimbursement program

About Us:

We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the well-being of your community.