P/T Park & Facilities Maintenance ll (59930)

Job Title:            Park and Facilities Maintenance Worker II

Department        Maintenance 

Reports To:        Park Maintenance Manager/Landscape Inspector

FLSA Status:     Non-Exempt

Approved By:    Board of Directors

Approved Date: 08/22/2024

Pay Range:         $26.73 – 32.50 hourly

SUMMARY

The Park and Recreation Maintenance Worker II performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks to maintain and repair park facilities, buildings, athletic fields, playgrounds, and natural areas. This role requires working independently and collaboratively to ensure park amenities' safety, functionality, and aesthetics.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the job's essential functions.

Maintenance and Repair:

• Perform routine maintenance on park facilities, buildings, and structures, including welding, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs (requires essential knowledge/experience in these areas).
• Repair and maintain playground equipment, sports equipment, benches, picnic tables, and other park amenities.   
• Address minor plumbing issues (e.g., leaky faucets) and electrical problems (e.g., replacing light bulbs).
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems for park grounds.
• Conduct safety inspections of park facilities and identify potential hazards.

Groundskeeping:

• Trim hedges and edge walkways and maintain flower beds.
• Remove weeds, litter, and debris from park grounds.
• Prune trees and shrubs as needed.
• Apply fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides according to safety guidelines (may require certification).

Custodial:

• Clean and maintain restrooms, kitchens, offices, and meeting rooms.
• Vacuuming, sweeping, waxing, and polishing floors.
• Regularly collects trash and other rubbish for disposal from parks, facilities & buildings.
• Keep facilities stocked with necessary supplies.

Equipment Operation:

• Operates vehicles(trucks) for transporting materials and equipment.
• Uses various tools and equipment for irrigation and construction tasks, such as:
  • Welder, Trenches, Pipe cutters, Sprinkler head tools, Meters (backflows).
• Masonry: Concrete cutter, finishing equipment, and breaking equipment.
• Basic hand tools, power tools, weeding, gardening, and lawn equipment.

Customer Services:

• Responds to inquiries and concerns from park patrons regarding irrigation systems and other concerns.
• Identifies and resolves irrigation-related issues.
• Refers complex issues to the supervisor for further action.

Safety and Recordkeeping:

• Follows established safety protocols for outdoor work.
• Utilizes appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPR) for assigned tasks.
• Will participate in safety training programs.
• Maintains and documents repairs, parts used, and labor hours for maintenance work & accurately completes records of irrigation system maintenance activities utilizing computerized maintenance management systems.

Special Events:

• Assists with setting up or taking down various equipment for District special events.
• May adjust irrigation schedules to accommodate the needs of special events.

Other duties may be assigned.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

As a responsible employer, we prioritize creating a safe and positive work environment for everyone. To confirm your suitability for this position, all candidates are required to undergo and comply with the following:

• Live Scan Fingerprint background check for criminal history verification.
• Pre-employment functional capacity test to assess your ability to perform essential duties.
• Pre-employment drug screen for the presence of controlled substances.

Completing these screenings successfully is a mandatory step in the pre-employment process.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives general supervision and direction from higher-level supervisory staff.
• May direct, mentor, and lead lower-level staff. (Park & Facility Maintenance I / FT & PT)

QUALIFICATIONS 

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

Knowledge of:

• Perform routine inspections to identify leaks and damage and ensure proper irrigation system functions, maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Familiar with electrical components like wires, fuses, circuit breakers, switches, and outlets. Understanding proper grounding in electrical systems.
• Knowledge of lighting fixtures, including incandescent, fluorescent, and LED lights, and troubleshooting fixture malfunctions.
• Common facility and building repairs and replacements of fixtures, gaskets, leaky faucets, unclogging drains, toilets, and sinks.
• Basic custodial duties; sanitation
• Read and interpret basic maps, drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Welding experience (aluminum, gas) is desirable but not necessary.

Ability to:

• Identify signs of leaks, such as damp floors, drips, or unusual water meter readings.

• Install, diagnose, and troubleshoot irrigation system malfunctions, following established protocols.

• Work with minimal supervision due to a thorough understanding of operational procedures and policies.
• Handle most situations independently, seeking occasional guidance from new or uncommon scenarios.
• Complete tasks without close oversight, with work reviewed for accuracy and policy adherence.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Operate various vehicles and stationary mechanical equipment safely and effectively in routine situations.
• Understand the operational characteristics of tools and equipment utilized in maintaining and renovating turf and field maintenance.  

Note: JARPD prioritizes safety.

• While this role involves basic plumbing and electrical tasks. You will always follow established safety protocols. The District will collaborate with licensed contractors when required for complex repairs.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Desired Skills & Experience

• A high school diploma or GED and one year’s experience, which would ensure the candidates can use and operate tools and equipment used in grounds and building maintenance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Strong Communication skills are essential for this role.

• Effectively read, interpret, and apply information from various documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to identify potential issues and articulate observations and plans orally and written with clear communication.
• General understanding and ability to use mobile devices and software.
• Bilingual is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math skills and the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry.  

REASONING ABILITY

• Can identify and solve problems with clear steps and predictable outcomes using commonsense. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Driver’s License & Insurance:

• A valid California Driver’s License and proof of vehicular insurance

First Aide/CPR Certification:

• Current First Aid/CPR certification for infants, Children, and Adults is required.
• If you don’t currently hold this certification, you must obtain it within 60 days of the hire date.

Additional Certification (if applicable):

• Fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides certification (if applicable)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Please note:  This section outlines the physical abilities and physical demands needed to perform the essential duties of this role. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these tasks.

Requirements:

• Use your hands: This includes handling, feeling, and manipulating objects, along with reaching with your hands and arms.
• Maintain various positions:  You will be expected to sit, stand, walk, grab, pull & push objects, stoop, kneel, crouch down, or crawl.
• Lift and carry objects: Occasional lifting of up to 100 lbs. is required, with regular lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Vision/Hearing: This includes close-up vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. The individual must be able to identify signs of distress in a variety of environments, using a combination of visual and auditory cues or alternative methods for awareness.
• Maintain balance: Climbing or balancing may be required for some tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This section describes the typical work environment for this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Outdoor work: This role requires regular work outdoors, exposing you to various weather conditions.
• Wet and unpredictable conditions: Be prepared for frequent exposure to wet or humid environments.
• Varied work areas: Occasionally, you may need to work in high places, around fumes or airborne particles, in extreme heat, or with vibration.
• Noise level in the workplace is typically loud.
• Moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.

Please note: These are general overviews. Feel free to inquire if you have any questions about the work environment.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Provided

• Gloves: For handling chemicals, sharp objects, or soiled equipment.
• Face Mask, Safety Goggles, Noise reducing ear protectors.
• Welder gear (if applicable): welding face shield, welding apron, welding gloves
• First-aid kit: Be prepared to administer basic first aid.

BENEFITS

Full-Time Employee:

• Medical Insurance – monthly premium paid 100% by the district for employee (optional spouse and family coverage available at employee expense)
• Dental Insurance – monthly premium paid 100% by the district for the employee (optional spouse and family coverage available at employee expense)
• Vision Insurance – monthly premium paid 100% by the district for the employee (optional spouse and family coverage available at employee expense)
• Life Insurance for $25,000 - monthly premium paid 100% by the district for the employee (optional spouse and family coverage available at employee expense)
• California Public Retirement System (CalPERS) – membership determined by CalPERS criteria.
• Sick Leave – accrues each pay period, based on 80 hours worked per bi-weekly pay period, for 12 days per year.
• Vacation Leave – accrues each pay period, based on 80 hours worked per bi-weekly pay period as follows:
•       0 – 4 years      10 days
•       5 - 9 years       15 days
•       10 years         20 days
• Optional 9/80 work schedule after completion of probationary period.
• Telephone stipend of $40 per month.

Part-Time Employees:

• 40 hours of sick time per year (90-day employment period required)

Please note: This is a general job description, and specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the employer and the park or recreation facility.