PT Parks Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring Range

$16 - $18 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Park Maintenance Crew Leader, performs part time athletic field, grounds, restroom, playground, and other park amenity maintenance as needed. Operates tractors and various grooming equipment; also, responsible general upkeep within the parks including litter and debris removal; does related work as required. This is a part-time position averaging $16 – $18 per hour with an expected schedule of 16 – 20 hours per week. This position does not include benefits.

Essential Duties

(Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the tasks performed.)

• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the general maintenance of athletic fields, parks, and park amenities, and assists with special event set-up.
• Performs maintenance tasks such as ball field dragging and lining, installation of base anchors, installation of home plates, and other field related duties such as re-building low areas.
• Performs and assists in general park maintenance including pruning, trimming, spraying, watering, chemical treatment, planting and general care of grass, plants, and trees.
• Assists with special events including setting up chairs, tables, staging, banners, and signs.
• Keeps supply rooms stocked and organized.
• Cleans, operates, and performs simple maintenance on equipment including those used in athletic field preparation, vehicles, and machinery as required to transport equipment, drag fields, mow fields, weed eat, or grade fields. Also connects, loads, and pulls trailers with equipment loaded onto them.
• Performs manual tasks such as minor irrigation, electrical and plumbing repairs, blowing hard surfaces, weed control, painting, cleaning, and pressure washing.
• Performs manual tasks such as installing, attaching, or mounting nets, kiosks, signs, fencing and other repairs.
• Performs routine cleaning such as restroom cleaning, grounds maintenance, and park detail.
• Completes daily crew logs, playground inspection checklists, dam inspection reports, lighting reports, restroom cleaning logs, monthly fire extinguisher checks and emergency door exit checks.
• Participates in training and continuing education.
• Assists with winterization of park amenities.
• Working knowledge of standard practices, tools, and equipment in the assigned area of work.
• Working knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions associated with the assigned area of work.
• Ability to interpret assignments and to complete assignments under time constraints.
• Ability to perform heavy manual work in varied weather conditions over long periods of time.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and power equipment including tractor, gator, chainsaw.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and power tools
• Knowledge of the operating details and procedures involved in performing a variety of manual tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to perform basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• General knowledge of athletic turf maintenance
• Performs other duties as required.
• Fills in for crew leader when needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

Position requires the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations. A high school diploma is preferred. Some experience in general maintenance, athletic field maintenance, and / or any equivalent combination of experience. One year of experience in facilities or grounds maintenance is preferred.

Equipment Operated

Various maintenance equipment, trucks, tractors with implements, ABI, UTVs, ball field drag, rakes, shovels, hand tools, power tools, and other specific equipment as associated with area of responsibility.

Special Requirements

Working Conditions : Requirements and Demands

Requirements :

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. Recommended guidelines for vision are :

Acuity, far - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see other workers, equipment, and vehicles from a distance for safety reasons when operating equipment and supervising employees.

Medium to Heavy Work - Exerting considerable force constantly in operation of work tools and equipment. Physical demand requirements usually require walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, and stretching, although worker does sit on rare. There is significant use of arms, hands, feet and legs. The ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and 40 pounds frequently. Work requires the ability to walk over uneven surfaces, stop, kneel, crouch and reach in any directions with hands and arms.

Physical Demands :

Mental Activity / Requirements :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special Note

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.