What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker - Parks & Rec position at City of Wildwood?
Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of park and recreation buildings, grounds, open spaces and parks.
- Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions
- Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds; cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads
- Drags ball fields; lines fields for games.
- Inspects and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms
- Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs
- Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of the City's parks and open spaces. Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers
- Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work
- Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment
- Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems
- Operates tractors, mowers, sprayers, turf equipment, trucks and other listed equipment as needed
- Dump garbage and reline cans with liners; empty ash cans
- Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises
- Opens and closes, locks, and unlocks facilities as needed
- Keeps records of work completed if requested
- Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, and prepares facilities for park and recreation program use
- Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball
- Assists in the construction of new park facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work
- All other duties as required
- Valid FL driver's license with CDL endorsement, or ability to obtain one.
- Some knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; some knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
- Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
- Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
Salary : $33,003 - $38,118