What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Maintenance Specialist 1 position at City of Overland Park?
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Position Description: The City of Overland Park has a full-time Park
Maintenance Specialist 1 position available in the Parks and Recreation
Department.
Summary
Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the
planting and maintenance of turf and repair of parks and recreation
facilities and
grounds. Assists with special events.
Responsibilities
Maintains, inspects, repairs, lubricates and cleans equipment and tools
per manufacturer specifications listed in equipment manuals. Follows
proper storage,
maintenance and use techniques according to City policies and
procedures.
Assists in emergency operations, including snow removal and storm damage
call outs as required.
Turf/ Grounds Maintenance
Performs various turf management tasks at parks, athletic fields,
facilities, and traffic islands. Lays sod and operates various types of
equipment, such as
string line trimmers and mowers; including riding, walk behind and push
mowers. Loads, unloads and transports mowers.
Picks up and disposes of trash in and around parks and traffic islands.
Lifts trash barrels and dumps contents into the truck.
Operates tractors for seeding, fertilizing and aerating turf areas.
Seeds and fertilizes turf areas utilizing walk-behind and ride on
spreaders. Calibrates
equipment to apply correct amounts.
Applies pesticides utilizing appropriate sprayer or spreader to turf
areas. Sprays in accordance with proper safety procedures and weather
conditions. Read
and follow SDS information and product labeling.
Prepares ball fields for league play during the season; to include:
dragging, chalking, and moving bases.
Performs other assigned duties as requested; to include: cleaning park
and right-of-way of trash and debris, sweeping and cleaning shop area.
Assists with irrigation testing, minor adjustments, diagnosis and
repairs.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all
assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially
during regular
business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors,
customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom
interaction
is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of
performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and
work
deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work
breaks, where applicable.
Requirements
Basic education or additional equivalent experience.
Requires a valid class A or B commercial driver\'s license with air
brake endorsement within 6 months after employment.
A pesticide applicators license categories 3A and 3B is preferred, not
required.
Experience
Job Requisition #1221 - Park Maintenance Specialist 1, Posting Text
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Turf/ Grounds Maintenance - six months to one year experience in turf
maintenance or an equivalent level of experience to include operation of
mowing
equipment, power tools, utility vehicle, sprayers and hand tools.
Skills
Good oral communications skills.
Manual dexterity.
Attention to details.
Project management skills, including organization, coordination of
duties, and/or accomplishment of goals.
Time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple
concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
Mental Requirements
Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to read and comprehend basic landscape plans and/or technical
manuals.
Ability to analyze safety situations.
Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to train and guide others.
Ability to assess situations and recommend possible solutions.
Alpha and numeric recognition.
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel and tour City facilities and parks in adverse
conditions.
Ability to traverse rough terrain.
Ability to operate power and hand tools.
Ability to operate City vehicles.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer.
Exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust, sprays, fogs, mists.
Exposure to heights, vibrations, high voltage and loud noises.
Ability to work in adverse and extreme weather and environmental
conditions.
Ability to make and receive phone calls.
Ability to distinguish smells and colors.
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information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13503695
Job Posting Template: FULL TIME POSTING
Position Description: The City of Overland Park has a full-time Park
Maintenance Specialist 1 position available in the Parks and Recreation
Department.
Summary
Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the
planting and maintenance of turf and repair of parks and recreation
facilities and
grounds. Assists with special events.
Responsibilities
Maintains, inspects, repairs, lubricates and cleans equipment and tools
per manufacturer specifications listed in equipment manuals. Follows
proper storage,
maintenance and use techniques according to City policies and
procedures.
Assists in emergency operations, including snow removal and storm damage
call outs as required.
Turf/ Grounds Maintenance
Performs various turf management tasks at parks, athletic fields,
facilities, and traffic islands. Lays sod and operates various types of
equipment, such as
string line trimmers and mowers; including riding, walk behind and push
mowers. Loads, unloads and transports mowers.
Picks up and disposes of trash in and around parks and traffic islands.
Lifts trash barrels and dumps contents into the truck.
Operates tractors for seeding, fertilizing and aerating turf areas.
Seeds and fertilizes turf areas utilizing walk-behind and ride on
spreaders. Calibrates
equipment to apply correct amounts.
Applies pesticides utilizing appropriate sprayer or spreader to turf
areas. Sprays in accordance with proper safety procedures and weather
conditions. Read
and follow SDS information and product labeling.
Prepares ball fields for league play during the season; to include:
dragging, chalking, and moving bases.
Performs other assigned duties as requested; to include: cleaning park
and right-of-way of trash and debris, sweeping and cleaning shop area.
Assists with irrigation testing, minor adjustments, diagnosis and
repairs.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all
assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially
during regular
business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors,
customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom
interaction
is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of
performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and
work
deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work
breaks, where applicable.
Requirements
Basic education or additional equivalent experience.
Requires a valid class A or B commercial driver\'s license with air
brake endorsement within 6 months after employment.
A pesticide applicators license categories 3A and 3B is preferred, not
required.
Experience
Job Requisition #1221 - Park Maintenance Specialist 1, Posting Text
Page 1 of 3 \| April 18, 2025
Turf/ Grounds Maintenance - six months to one year experience in turf
maintenance or an equivalent level of experience to include operation of
mowing
equipment, power tools, utility vehicle, sprayers and hand tools.
Skills
Good oral communications skills.
Manual dexterity.
Attention to details.
Project management skills, including organization, coordination of
duties, and/or accomplishment of goals.
Time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple
concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
Mental Requirements
Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to read and comprehend basic landscape plans and/or technical
manuals.
Ability to analyze safety situations.
Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to train and guide others.
Ability to assess situations and recommend possible solutions.
Alpha and numeric recognition.
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel and tour City facilities and parks in adverse
conditions.
Ability to traverse rough terrain.
Ability to operate power and hand tools.
Ability to operate City vehicles.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer.
Exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust, sprays, fogs, mists.
Exposure to heights, vibrations, high voltage and loud noises.
Ability to work in adverse and extreme weather and environmental
conditions.
Ability to make and receive phone calls.
Ability to distinguish smells and colors.
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