Part-time Maintenance Worker IV - Grounds

Under general direction from the Full-time Senior Maintenance Supervisor - Grounds, Crew Leader, and/or Groundskeeper I & II, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to the care and maintenance of park grounds and related building facilities. This position may also involve routine park maintenance repairs, improvements, and construction.

Schedule

32 hours per week. Work shift start time typically 6:00 a.m., 6:30 a.m., or 7:00 a.m., depending on the needs of the Park District. May be scheduled to work weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operation of various power mowing and edging equipment
• Pest and weed control spraying
• Application of various fertilizers
• Weeding and pruning
• Minor sprinkler system repair
• Landscape installation
• Ball field preparation
• Equestrian and multi-purpose trail maintenance
• Graffiti and trash removal
• Cleaning and upkeep of park and park building facilities (restrooms)
• Minor maintenance of equipment and other related work as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of grounds maintenance or related experience
• Adequate proficiency in reading, understanding, and speaking basic English
• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent
• Valid California driver's license and good driving record
• If selected for employment, must provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (dated within the last 30 days) from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, and a copy of diploma or GED certification
• CA Qualified Applicator's Certificate is desired

Skills

• Ability to make a meaningful contribution toward maintaining well-kept parks
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Ability to sustain an acceptable level of productivity
• Operation of equipment including power mowers, edgers, blowers, weed eater, tractor, rototiller, sprayer, chain saw, stump grinder, trencher, and District vehicles

Physical Demands

• Standing or walking 70% of the time or more
• Occasional to frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching overhead or stretching, and working on uneven terrain
• Occasional crawling or climbing ladders and/or stairs
• Some lifting of 100 pounds or more
• Occasional to frequent lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling loads of 0-100 pounds
• Frequent handling and dexterity