Parks - Park Worker II - Parks

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, to perform manual work involved in ground maintenance of right-of-ways, boulevards, vacant lots, municipal building grounds, ball fields, and all city parks.

Supervision Exercised

The Park Worker I position exercises no supervision. The Park Worker II position may perform as a lead worker at a work site with some supervision of a crew.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Operate a range of equipment, including trucks and trailers, mowers, small maintenance and construction machinery, lift trucks, tractors, riding mowers, mulchers, edgers, ditchers, and line trimmers, for the maintenance of right-of-ways, boulevards, vacant lots, municipal grounds, ball fields, and city parks.
• Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various parks, facilities, playgrounds, construction sites, pavilions and other various sites throughout the City of Abilene.
• Water and fertilize grass, trees, shrubs, and other plants; trim and prune trees and shrubs; prepare ground for planting; plant and transplant trees, shrubs, and grass; apply pesticides.
• Paint, repair, and transport bleachers and picnic tables; paint, clean, and make simple repairs on playground equipment and park facilities and equipment.
• Sweep and clean sidewalks; pick up litter; clean restrooms.
• Assist with light construction work such as fence construction, irrigation repair, and installation or forming and finishing concrete.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance work.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance work.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skills

• Learn to operate a variety of equipment, tools, and vehicles including pick-up truck, ditch trencher, tractor, riding mower, push mower, edger, chain saw, string trimmer, and brush chipper.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Distinguish desirable plants from undesirable plants.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Park Worker II

• Learn to operate a variety of heavier, more technical equipment including front loader, backhoe, lift bucket, and large area mower.
• Operate irrigation controllers.
• Identify 70% of the major landscape plants, pests and their symptoms, and weeds found in the Abilene park landscapes, and have some familiarity with their culture.
• Perform calculations and organize information to accurately complete reports.
• Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience And Training Guidelines

• For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels.
• Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
• Park Worker I Experience: Previous experience in ground maintenance or related manual work in an outside environment is required.
• Education/Training: Formal or informal education or training, which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.
• Licenses Or Certificates: A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
• Park Worker II Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in ground maintenance or related manual skilled work is required.

Special Requirements

• Bloodborne Pathogen training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment is required.
• Exposure to noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, and mechanical hazards.
• Ability to travel to different sites.
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays during peak seasons as required.
• With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
• Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
• Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
• Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
• Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
• Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:
• Standing – Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
• Sitting – Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
• Walking – Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
• Lifting – Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
• Carrying – Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
• Pushing/Pulling – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• Overhead Work – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• Fine Dexterity – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• Kneeling – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• Crouching – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• Crawling – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• Bending – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• Twisting – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• Climbing – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• Balancing – Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• Vision – Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
• Hearing – Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
• Talking – Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
• Other: _____________________