Park Construction and Maintenance Worker

Summary

Perform journey level work in the construction and maintenance of parks and related facilities.

Essential Functions

• Repair, maintain and install park equipment including picnic tables, benches, signs, and related fixtures;
• Assist crews in set-up for special events including moveable bleachers, staging and sound equipment, props and other equipment;
• Operate trucks, backhoes, tractors, forklifts, jackhammers and other construction equipment as required;
• Supervise the work of temporary employees making repairs at various locations on the route;
• Maintain vehicles and equipment as required;
• Purchase materials and supplies needed to accomplish daily assignments as approved. Use approved purchasing procedures;
• Troubleshoot and repair water fountains, faucets, drip lines, toilets, sinks, sprinkler heads and other plumbing fixtures as required;
• Cut and make reliable welds to repair metal objects or equipment;
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Position requires completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year experience in maintenance and construction of parks and related facilities; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Operation and maintenance of motorized vehicles and equipment typically used in construction and maintenance;
• Types of hand tools and power tools typically used in construction and maintenance;
• Methods involved in routine plumbing, concrete construction, carpentry, and clean up of large areas.

• Perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Work cooperatively with others;
• Supervise the work of others.

• Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds;
• Continuously stand and walk during the shift;
• Frequently climb ladders, scaffolding, stairs and inclined surfaces;
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift;
• Frequently push and pull objects;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward, partial flexing of knees;
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Frequently reach arms above, at or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle or equipment.