What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator 3 (Park Ops) position at BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge?
General Summary: The Equipment Operator 3 works at BREC parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, and other facilities, operating light to heavy equipment, trucks, and tools, performing and leading maintenance and repair work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Vo-tech school diploma or associate's degree.
Area of Study (major) Preferred: Horticulture/ Construction or related.
License(s) Required: Valid LA Class A CDL w/air brakes. Must have good driving record.
Years Relevant Work Experience: 2 years related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred: 5 or more years related experience, at least 3 years full-time at BREC
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and methods operating commercial type and grounds maintenance equipment.
- Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal & organizational skills with ability to prioritize and inspect work
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Must have a positive attitude with the willingness and desire to learn new skills
- Skill in the operation of light to heavy equipment
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools
- Skill in cleaning and maintaining equipment
- Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology, and/or priorities
- Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments and detect problems with equipment
- Ability to read, understand and follow instructions
- Ability to drive a BREC/Vehicle and/or equipment to perform essential duties
- Ability to read and write the English language and prepare reports
- Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others
Hours Worked: 40 hours per week, weekend/holiday work as scheduled., weekend/holiday work as scheduled.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email HAdmin@brec.org or call (225) 273-6430.