Park Maintenance Technician I

Examples of Duties

• Participate in a wide range of duties associated with the maintenance of the city park property such as: cutting grass and picking up trash in assigned parks, installing, repairing and maintaining various kinds of fences, planting, pruning and removing trees; calibrating equipment; applying chemicals; and setting up for special events.
• Serve as a Tier 1 employee during inclement weather events to ensure parks and public spaces are safe for City use.
• Demonstrate proper work procedures, dispensing and mixing of materials, and proper and safe use of equipment.
• Aid supervisor and other technicians in completing work schedules according to weather conditions and knowledge of job requirements.
• Operate power tools and equipment used in park maintenance including but not limited to chain saw, dump truck, front-end loader, tractor equipped with various attachments, and tree lift.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide information within scope of knowledge and authority.
• Perform a full range of maintenance and repair duties associated with the assigned work area and perform or assist workers in performing more technical aspects of job tasks.
• Report orally and in writing daily work activities to the supervisor.

Other Job Functions

• Clear snow and apply ice melt material when weather demands it.
• Assist with other department activities or City sponsored events not under direct responsibility.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in construction, maintenance and repair activities as related to assigned areas in park maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard safety practices and precautions applicable to tasks performed and equipment operated.
• Skills in communicating in person on a one-on-one basis and in writing for the purpose of obtaining, clarifying or giving information.
• Skills in operating tools and equipment used in park maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, operation manuals and chemical application instructions.
• Ability to follow and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to effectively train and lead subordinate employees in assigned work projects.
• Physical ability to perform essential job duties.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED and park maintenance experience or any combination of education, training, and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform essential job functions.