Park Assistant

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, will perform routine semi-skilled work in the area of park maintenance engaging in a variety of labor-intensive tasks.

• Hours Required for this position: 24-40

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Mowing, string trimming, and landscaping
• Maintenance of athletic fields such as baseball, softball, football, and soccer
• Light construction, general carpentry, and moving
• Housekeeping, cleaning and general custodial work
• Maintenance and cleaning of a large variety of park and maintenance equipment
• Departmental Special Event and Tournament Support
• Assisting with Roanoke County snow removal operations as needed
• Candidate work schedule will vary depending on need and quantity of work. Schedules are determined weekly.
• Candidate works varied days, shifts, weekends, holidays and is subject to on-call response if needed.
• The position is directly supervised, assigned duties and scheduled for work by the Parks Crew Leader and Parks Maintenance Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

Education

Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Required: Some experience in the operation of motorized equipment and performance of general maintenance activities

Certifications/ Licenses

Required: Valid Virginia driver’s license with a good driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of the operation of pick-up trucks and trailers and motorized maintenance equipment and manual tools
• General knowledge of traffic rules and regulations as related to the operation of maintenance vehicles
• General knowledge in the use and care of common hand, electric and gas-powered tools.
• Ability to maintain and repair a wide range of facilities and equipment, which may involve carpentry, painting, masonry repairs or other skills
• Ability to perform 24 hour on-call responsibilities and work varied shifts as assigned
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions. safety labels, and warnings
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable work or weather conditions
• Ability to understand and follow instructions relating to the safe usage of tools, chemicals, and other materials
• Ability to organize and perform maintenance functions independently without work-site supervision
• Ability to demonstrate mathematical aptitude to layout athletic fields.

Additional Requirements

Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.