Park Maintenance Technician

Job Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Affords assistance with equipment repairs and maintenance functions required for upkeep and operation of all County Parks buildings and grounds.
• Outfits and maintains varied vehicles and equipment; diagnoses vehicle and equipment problems and performs major and minor mechanical repair on engines and other park equipment.
• Makes adjustments; and assists in checking, repairing, and lubricating various machines, equipment, and appliances.
• Performs welding and body work, as required.
• Maintains, repairs, and assists with the installation of electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, water and sewer, and other miscellaneous systems.
• Performs carpentry and painting work.
• Maintains and grooms cross country ski trails, tube/sled hill and snowmobile trails.
• Operates a variety of powered equipment including, but not limited to: backhoe, skid steer, truck, tractor, grooming equipment, chainsaws, lawn mower, and other park related equipment.
• Responsible for chemical applications to trees, shrubs, turf, invasive species, and landscapes, as necessary.
• Maintains trees and shrubs on Park System property by trimming, cutting, planting, etc.
• Performs cave restoration and maintenance work; such as excavating, micro-blasting, basic masonry, and construction, using a variety of equipment and power tools.
• Performs a variety of building custodial duties and may perform general cleaning duties.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment in and around the maintenance facilities.
• Able to work with the public and respond to customer needs in situations including, but not limited to: repair of park equipment, registering campers, collecting fees, and addressing various problems as they arise.
• Prepares required records and reports.

Other Experience and Qualifications

Good knowledge of the tools and methods used in various mechanical and building trades.

• Ability to trouble shoot, diagnose, and perform mechanical repairs.
• Ability to perform minor repairs on electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Ability to use and operate tools and powered equipment.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor and routine cleaning tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time.
• Good knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices and demonstrated ability to conform to the goals, policies, procedures of the Parks Department.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.
• Ability to work independently and establish and meet work deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships.

Application Instructions

To apply, complete required online application. Applications accepted until position filled.