Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Department: Community & Recreation Services - Parks Pay Grade: 209 Status: Nonexempt

JOB SUMMARY

Perform routine maintenance and maintain and repair park grounds and facilities, bike and pedestrian trails, or basins. Cleaning and general maintenance of corrals. Work may include a variety of tasks involved in carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, and sewer repairs; assisting with the maintenance and repair of recreational equipment, irrigation systems, conducting safety inspections, or other recreation areas. Depending on seasonal needs, this class may assist in the maintenance and repair of athletic/sports fields; landscape maintenance at sports complex and park common areas; or perform athletic field game preps.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Relays maintenance-related information.
• Completes safety inspection forms and reports.
• Documents completed work on work orders.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from athletes and the general public.
• Operates a front-end loader to load sand, dirt, gravel, and granite and hauls same with a dump truck.
• Operates a pickup truck, requiring a standard Arizona Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License, forklift, and small tractor to transfer or load landscape materials.
• Operates power-driven machinery such as a jackhammer and concrete saw, etc., to complete a wide range of maintenance duties.
• Uses common hand tools associated with repair and maintenance duties.
• Performs preventive maintenance and cleaning tasks on equipment used to maintain proper working order.
• Paints equipment, restrooms, ramadas, bleachers, and fences.
• Removes old or worn fencing, and lays out and installs new fencing.
• Digs trenches.
• Installs electrical conduit and fixtures.
• Works in a variety of weather conditions while performing duties.
• Measures distances to set up special events or block off areas for use. Sets up or removes folding tables, chairs, barricades, traffic cones, or similar objects to set up for special events.
• Measures and marks fields.
• Measures athletic fields to accurately lay out fields for play.
• Sets up course or field for daily and tournament play.
• Mows turf (i.e., infields, greens, common areas, etc.), aerates soil, and spreads grass seed and fertilizers.
• Moves concrete blocks, bags of fertilizer, and other heavy material weighing up to 90 pounds, using a cart or other aid to assist with the lifting, to transport to work sites.
• Installs, replaces, cleans, and adjusts various parts and equipment in parks and facilities to complete maintenance duties.
• Works in small, cramped areas to assist with plumbing and other maintenance repairs.
• Conducts safety inspections on equipment and/or amenities. Repairs equipment and facilities (sometimes at heights greater than 10 feet).
• Monitors conditions of grounds, structures, and building facilities to maintain safety standards.
• Detects hazardous situations at work such as traffic sounds when working near moving traffic, and audible backup warning devices when working around moving equipment.
• Detects hazardous gases, smoke, or fumes while working in order to maintain a safe working environment.
• May use and work with cleaning fluids, detergents, acids, bases, and paints to complete maintenance duties.
• Meets scheduling and attendance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• Three (3) years of experience in public works type maintenance field desired; or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid State driver\xe2\x80\x99s license upon employment.
• Must be over 21

Special Requirements:

• Must maintain a residence telephone for employment.
• Must be available to work early hours, late hours, and weekends.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehends and makes inferences from written work orders to complete job duties. Learns job-related material and safety regulations through on-the-job training, and practices safety precaution
• Knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance
• Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Skill in basic educational competency reading, verbal communication and writing in English with ability to perform basic math operations.
• Skill in riding lawn equipment and driving a pickup truck. Various hand tools for field construction and repair. Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule;
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely;
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions;
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to interact positively with public during occasional contract for purposes of directions or safety concerns.
• Ability to learn and perform assigned tasks quickly and correctly.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and simple diagrams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and fellow employees
• Ability to respond appropriately to members of the public who are grieving and upset about the maintenance and appearance of grave sites and related issues (cemetery maintenance assignment); and may be required to assist with disinterment (cemetery maintenance assignment).
• Specific duties performed may vary by assignment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The following physical abilities are required: crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work requires decision making that could lead to major community or organizational consequences if this position fails to make the appropriate decision at the time. Page has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.