Parks Maintenance Worker

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Facilities, the Parks Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of parks and related facilities. This position is a non-supervisory position and is engaged in duties that include, but are not limited to, operating and directing the operation of various types of heavy equipment, facilitating directives for the care of City parks and facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operates mowers, tractors, trencher, vehicles and equipment.
• Utilizes a variety of hand and power tools in park landscape maintenance work.
• Assists in routine maintenance of such equipment.
• Climb and trim trees.
• Operates a weed eater, mower and loader or other equipment as necessary.
• Prepares and maintains athletic fields and related facilities.
• Cleans restrooms and pick up litter around parks and medians.
• Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the City's irrigation system.
• Waters, mows, removes weeds from, renovates, and fertilizes Iawns.
• Prunes trees and shrubs; plant trees, flowers, and shrubs; rake leaves and clean walks, fields, courts and other facilities.
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks involving the maintenance, construction and repair of park and recreational facilities.
• Applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides safely.
• Maintains records of fertilizers and chemicals used.
• Perform manual labor including lifting heavy weights, stooping, bending and twisting.
• Assists with facility related tasks including furniture building or moving, minor facility repairs, and other tasks appropriate for knowledge and skills possessed.
• May assist in other sections of the department as necessary.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity.
• Regular attendance and punctual attendance is required.
• Perform other such duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in grounds maintenance and landscaping work preferred, but not required.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug and background screening.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, Texas driver's license and insurable driving record.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws or regulations related to the position's duties.
• Knowledge of uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Ability to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to learn to operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work independently and self-initiate.
• Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City personnel and the general public.
• Skilled in safe operation of machines, tools, and equipment used in park maintenance, operations, and landscaping; Pruning, planting, edging and mowing; tree care and maintenance; Painting; minor carpentry; concepts and methods of concrete, asphalt and plumbing/irrigation repairs; Proper use of chemicals and spraying equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Ability to interact with all internal and external customers and City staff in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner.
• High customer service skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of what an employee may encounter while completing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear, or reach with hands and arms from a standing position. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel and use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects 50 pounds or more and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee will be regularly subjected to the outdoor environment, including extreme weather, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind. This position is regularly working near or with moving mechanical parts and equipment and frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and insect bites or stings. The noise level in the work environment is generally loud.

Job Description Acknowledgement

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. It is also understood that the City of Burnet is an at-will employer and the employee, or the City may choose to end the employment relationship at any time for any reason in accordance with applicable laws.

The City of Burnet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Where applicable, reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Benefits:

Insurance:

• 100% Employer paid options for Employee only level Medical, Dental, Life/ADD, Long-Term Disability, and Telemedicine Membership coverages.
  • City pays up to 50% of Medical premium cost for child coverage.
  • City pays up to 20% of Medical premium cost for spouse coverage.
• Supplemental Options available for Life, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accident, and Short-Term Disability policies.
• City Paid EAP

Retirement:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
  • 2:1 Match with employee contributions at 7%; Employer 14% of gross.
  • 10-year vesting
  • 20-year service retirement
  • Option to apply service credit for military and other public service time.

Additional Benefits:

• 13 City Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave.