Parks Maintenance Worker I

Summary

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SUMMARY: Under general supervision, assists in the planning, coordination and supervision of a wide variety of indoor or outdoor recreation activities at a recreation center or other major recreational facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, schedules, implements and evaluates recreational activities in a specific program area for a wide variety of age groups and special populations
• Assists in coordinating the use of fields and facilities, assesses community needs, partners with recreation providers, community organizations, vendors, schools, and regional resources
• Supervises activities in community parks, community centers, aquatic centers, or athletic facilities
• Assists in instructing, supervising and evaluating recreation staff and volunteers in the performance of assigned duties
• Participates in a variety of information collection activities, such as fact finding pertinent to disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, subordinate complaints and operating problems
• Recommends changes in staffing, program objectives, policies and procedures for maximum effectiveness and efficiency
• Assists in developing program content and methods used in providing community recreation offerings
• Responds to inquiries, complaints or requests for service from interested community groups and the public, assuring that programs and activities are meeting changing needs of the community
• Assists in planning and directing the maintenance and use of recreation facilities and athletic fields
• Resolves routine problems encountered of subordinate personnel performance of work assignments
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge Of

• Recreational, cultural and social needs of the community
• Recreation program and activity planning techniques
• Program administration including budgeting, purchasing and personnel management principles and practices
• Designing, developing and implementing recreation programs suited to the needs of the community
  
  

Skill In

• Making recreation program decisions in accordance with the rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the Department
• Analyzing, interpreting and reporting research findings
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with City staff
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements. There is need to stand, stoop, walk and lift heavy objects (over 50 pounds) during the course of the workday. Requires the use of a City vehicle on City business.

A High School Diploma or G.E.D., and one (1) year experience in organized recreational activities or program development; or any equivalent combination of experience and additional education or training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this work. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: An employee in this class is required to live within fifteen (15) miles of the City limits, and within the United States.

The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees:

• ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 12.22% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 12.22% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
• LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .19% and the City contributes .19% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
• SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
• WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
• UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
• MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department.
• LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.
• COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.
• GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.
• 0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually
• 5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually
• 10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually
• 15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually
• 20 years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annually
• SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.
• HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
• President's Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.
• SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.
  
  

01

By marking Yes below, I understand that my answers to all of the supplemental questions below, must be verifiable in the work history section of my job application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Are you a current City employee who meets the following requirements to be considered as an internal applicant:

• Regular full-time employees, or
• Part-time employees that were hired from an eligibility list through a competitive recruitment process; and have worked for the City for a minimum of sixty days within the past twelve months, and are currently working for the City. Temporary and provisional employees are not eligible.
• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you have at least one year of work experience in organized recreational activities or program development?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

How many years of experience do you have working with outdoor recreation?

• No experience
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 7 or more years
  
  

07

Please indicate the areas in which you have instructional experience below.

• Hiking
• Fitness
• Biking
• Canoe/Kayaking
• Camping
• Outdoor Survival/Education
  
  

08

Have you instructed any youth or adult programs/classes?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain.

• Required Question