What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I - Recreation position at City of Webster Groves?
POSITION SUMMARY
Theposition performs activities toensure the readiness and safety of theindoor andoutdoor recreation facilitiesoperatedand maintained by theParks and Recreation Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Not all duties may be assigned to each position. The allocation of duties for this position will be dependent upon the department/division assigned and qualification of assigned work/equipment.
- Performs ongoing inspections on exterior spaces. Establishes priority maintenance needs and forwards to supervisor for consideration.
- Performs maintenance such as repairs to fences, benches, picnic tables, garbage cans, signs, shelters and any other existing structures.
- Maintains walking trails with concrete or asphalt patches; ensures trail is clear of any obstructions.
- Controls and manages invasive vegetation in and around parks and greenways.
- Prunes healthy trees using proper pruning techniques. Removes dead or hazardous trees in the parks. Removes fallen leaves.
- Performs landscape maintenance, including mowing and string trimming, edging and mulching beds, weeding, watering, fertilizing, turf renovation and pruning.
- Installs plant material and hardscapes.
- Performs playground maintenance to existing playgrounds. Maintains borders and surfacing materials. Assists with the repair and replacement of playground equipment at the playground, under the supervision of a certified playground safety inspector.
- Operates maintenance equipment, including but not limited to, field drag, lawn mower, utility tractor, string trimmer, chain saw, pole saw, dump truck, sod cutter, chemical sprayer, tiller, bush hog, Zamboni, floor scrubber, Kaivac, vacuum, etc.
- Ensures parks’ restrooms, picnic shelters and recreation areas are clean and in working order.
- Maintains appearance of all parks to ensure the areas are free of litter, trash, fallen tree limbs and other debris.
- Cleans, lubricates, and performs minor maintenance or repair to equipment.
- Opens the Recreation facility and prepares it for the scheduled events.
- Daily cleaning of entire rink facility, fitness center, aquatic center, and Rec Complex. Maintains and cleans all areas of the building and grounds.
- Prepares meeting rooms, insuring cleanliness and appropriate equipment set-up and availability for clients and patrons.
- Maintains up-to-date records of all maintenance activities.
- Maintains accurate chemical application records as required by State and Federal laws. Assists in the proper storage of chemicals and ensure compliance with all chemical label instructions. Follows all worker protection directives, especially Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
- Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
- Completes work orders, daily activity reports, inspection reports, and time sheets; maintains maintenance and service records/logs, and other pertinent information.
- Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
- Reports to work for on-call after hours needs, as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of tools,equipmentand facility systems.
- Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties toaccomplisha high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
- Ability to prepare andmaintainaccurateand concise records and reports consistent with the position.
- Ability to communicate clearly,conciselyand effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
- Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
- Ability to think quickly,maintainself-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
- Ability tomaintainprofessionalism at all times.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
- Ability to work theallocatedhours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights,weekendsand holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.