Parks Worker Irrigation for Grounds, Public Grounds

Job Summary

Performs turf and irrigation maintenance activities to provide well-maintained, high quality, safe and aesthetically pleasing grounds and public grounds sites. Assists in the completion of maintenance tasks and projects in parks, grounds and public grounds sites, as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Ensures safe, attractive parks, grounds and public grounds through proper inspection and maintenance of turf areas and irrigation systems.
• Completes assigned work tasks and projects through the safe and proper operation of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Affords assistance in the completion of winter work activities by performing various maintenance tasks.
• Maintains efficient use of time and resources by planning and scheduling own work and work for seasonal staff, as assigned.
• Works as an effective part of a City-team by responding to change and special needs with adaptability, flexibility and in a positive manner.
• Takes initiative to resolve conflicts with others independently.
• Maintains dialogue and effective working relationships with the public, special interest groups and City staff on a constructive level by employing effective interpersonal skills.
• Communicates information for internal documenting, reporting and planning by updating records and tracking maintenance activities including, but not limited to, aeration and mowing operations, irrigation system maintenance activities and safety audits.

Other Job Functions

• Aids and assists with parks, grounds and public ground projects.
• Supervises part-time maintenance staff, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or GED required.
• Training in park, irrigation and turf maintenance or a closely related field preferred.
• Experience: 2 years' experience in park maintenance or a related field required.
• Experience with duties most closely related to the essential job functions including equipment operation (i.e. tractor-loader-backhoe, etc.), fertilizer pesticide application, and programming computerized irrigation controllers preferred.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Frequent strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.