Recreation Maintenance (Seasonal)

Job Title:                     Recreation Maintenance (Seasonal) 

Department:               Recreation

Division:                      Recreation Maintenance

Reports To:                 Parks and Recreation Grounds Superintendent 

FLSA Status:               Non-exempt, Seasonal

Pay Grade:                 02

Approved By:             Director, Parks and Recreation 

Approved Date:           03/03/2023       

SUMMARY    Appointed by the Recreational Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor with the approval of the Director of Recreation and Club Services.  Requires valid Arkansas driver’s license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.         Perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of grounds and maintenance activities such as mowing, weeding, trimming, and swimming pool maintenance.

2.         Performs building maintenance and janitorial duties at all Recreation facilities.

3.         Requires working in all types of weather conditions.

4.         Must be willing to work weekends and holidays if necessary.

5.         Represent the Recreation Department and the Property Owners Association (POA) in a positive, friendly and courteous manner.

6.         Maintain a safe and orderly work environment using proper safety equipment and techniques.

7.         Have a thorough knowledge of rules and regulations and POA policies in all areas of responsibilites.

8.         Perform minor mechanical and adjustments on all landscape equipment.

9.         May be required to drive POA vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting POA business.

10.       Any other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

11.       Regular attendance is required.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE   

Requires ability to operate and maintain landscape power equipment and tractor lawn mowers.
 

LANGUAGE SKILLS    

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.  Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS    

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY   

 Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  

 Requires a valid Arkansas drivers license and a clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and talk or hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.