JOB TITLE: Parks Maintenance Worker

DEPARTMENT: Parks

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Park Foreman

SUMMARY:

To maintain the City parks in a clean and safe manner for public enjoyment.

***This position is a safety sensitive position***

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

I. Maintenance Activities 90% Of Time

A. Mows and sprays the grass and maintains the ball fields, and grounds in the parks on a seasonal basis assuring for a clean and safe environment and for positive public relations.

B. Maintains play ground equipment including painting and repair work assuring that it is safe for children to play on.

C. Maintains some vehicles and all out buildings assuring that they are in good condition and safe for others to work in and around.

D. Assists with asphalt, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical projects as needed assuring for completeness and for safety for self and all others.

E. Sets up barricades and any needed items for special events assuring for safety.

F. Assists with snow removal as needed assuring for availability. Maintains a state of readiness when storms are forecasted.

G. Installs and maintains landscaping as requested.

H. Attends outside programs and seminars assuring an awareness for new developments in the field and assuring continuing professional developments.

I. Assists removing hazardous trees, and prunes trees for safety and work accessibility.

II. Miscellaneous Activities 10 % of Time

A. Conducts preventative and corrective maintenance on all equipment assuring for continuing availability of the equipment and for safety.

B. Supervises and trains seasonal grounds crews assuring for professionalism.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor; subject to reasonable accommodations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

¨ Average accessibility of all work sites required for the position.

¨ Average exposure to cramped spaces.

¨ Above-Average exposure to chemicals and fumes.

¨ Average exposure to heights.

¨ Above-Average exposure to work safety hazards.

¨ Above-Average amount of overtime/extended work hours required.

¨ Above-Average exposure to all types of weather.

¨ Above-Average exposure to overtime and extended hours.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

¨ Normal physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed.

¨ Normal physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place.

¨ Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.

¨ Above-Normal physical strength to handle 100 lb. objects, considering frequency.

¨ Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.

¨ Normal physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control.

¨ Normal coordination, including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.

¨ Normal endurance.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

¨ Completed high school or equivalent.

¨ Experience and proficiency with grounds assessment, small engine repair, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, boats, and lawn mowers.

¨ Ability to obtain a Class B CDL.

¨ 1 year or more experience in grounds keeping or horticulture.

¨ Ability to deal with wildlife and conservation matters.

MENTAL EFFORT

¨ Average concentration/intensity: prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.

¨ Average memory, considering the amount and type of information.

¨ Average complexity of decision making.

¨ Average time pressure of decision making.

¨ Average analytical thinking.

¨ Average conceptual thinking.

COMMUNICATION

¨ Average verbal communication.

¨ Average written communication.

¨ Average non-verbal communication

SENSORY ABILITIES

¨ Normal ability to see.

¨ Normal ability to distinguish colors.

¨ Normal ability to hear.

¨ Normal ability to smell.

¨ Normal sense of touch.

¨ Normal sense of taste.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.34 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jackson, MO (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jackson, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person