Park Maintenance Technician I

JOB Performs a variety of general-purpose and manual labor tasks related to the upkeep and improvement of park grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Maintenance duties which may include, but are not limited to: litter pick up, landscape development and upkeep, cleaning and maintenance of park facilities and public areas, mowing and trimming around park grounds as needed, applying pesticides and fertilizers, and shoveling and plowing snow.
• Prepares and maintains park exterior and interior facilities for use by performing duties such as cleaning, painting, and routine maintenance of reservable areas, recreational equipment, shelters, and common areas, storage rooms, kitchen areas and restrooms.
• Assists with conservation, wildlife management, and land stewardship activities in assigned areas.
• Uses proper personal protective equipment, follows safety protocols, and uses tools and equipment appropriately to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Immediately reports safety concerns.
• Regularly uses a variety of hand and power tools.
• Operates licensed and non-licensed motor vehicles.
• Meets and deals with the public in a professional, helpful, and pleasant manner. Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with other staff members.
• Assists with programming and special events as assigned.
• Maintains accurate records of tasks performed including but not limited to time sheets, vehicle mileage, equipment usage, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Work Environment & Schedule:
Employment in this position requires availability for a rotating schedule, at a standard 28-hour workweek. Ability to work in all outside weather conditions; wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold (below 32 F degrees) and extreme heat (above 90 F degrees). Ability to work around various outdoor contaminants, such as pesticides, herbicides, and airborne and plant allergens. Some work assignments and tasks will require exposure to and work in inclement weather conditions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to move about consistently during shift, position self to maintain equipment, inspect sites to detect safety concerns. The employee may occasionally move up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. The position functions and responsibilities are illustrative only and do not represent all the duties or tasks to be assigned or performed by an employee with this position title.
Alternates to the above qualifications may be acceptable as approved by the Executive Director.