Job Abstract

Non-exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; full-benefits

This position will perform routine manual work consisting of a wide variety of parks maintenance and custodial tasks for the Division of Parks and Recreation and will, as needed, drive a dump truck with trailer or other Parks and Recreation vehicle. Supervision is received from a Park Maintenance Supervisor and/or Parks Maintenance Leader.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

• Work on small construction projects (bridges, trails, etc.)
• Clean picnic shelters and buildings
• Cut grass and weeds
• Apply herbicides/pesticides as directed
• Plant trees and do other landscaping work
• Maintain trails and roadways; clear brush and dead trees
• Remove trash and debris
• Operate tools and equipment in a safe manner and return them to the appropriate storage areas
• Adhere to the preventive maintenance program for all assigned equipment
• Perform other related duties as required

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• NOTE: Applicants who possess a CDL - A license may be hired as the Technician II level at $18.33/hour

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in maintenance and/or construction work
• Knowledge of hazards associated with the operation and care of various tools and equipment (e.g. trucks, mowers, chain saws, power tools, etc.) with knowledge of appropriate safety precautions
• Ability to operate and care for equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Accurate clerical skills, including the ability to properly complete and maintain inventory forms, work records and other paperwork
• Ability to understand and follow spoken and written (English) instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

• Park maintenance work experience
• Snow removal work experience
• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Landscaping or general construction experience

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly walk, and lift up to 20 pounds; frequently sit, lift between 20 - 50 pounds, push up to and over 40 pounds, pull up to and over 40 pounds and reach; occasionally climb, stoop, perform repetitive motions and drive; and rarely crawl
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work in a dirty, dusty and noisy environment, and near machinery; frequently work outdoors, walk on uneven ground and is required to wear protective equipment; occasionally work indoors, work in hot temperatures above 100 degrees and cold temperatures below 32 degrees, work in confined spaces and at heights, and near chemicals or fumes; and rarely has potential exposure to infectious diseases
• Physical requirements include the ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time; use various types of hand tools and grounds maintenance equipment (string trimmer, edger, shovel/pick/mattock, tractor/hand lawn mower, etc.); and lift and/or move plantings and various pieces of equipment

• Available to work for Parks and Recreation at various County events, frequent weekend work or irregular hours as needed, and on-call for snow removal or other emergency situations
• Available for a minimum of three mandatory Parks and Recreation events
• NOTE: Employees in the Technician I classification must pass the modified Class A CDL drivers license within 1 year of hire (which includes the 6 month probationary period) or otherwise will be terminated from employment.