Maintenance Worker (Parks)

The City of Aiken is seeking a Maintenance Worker to join our Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department in the Parks Division.

This position performs various maintenance duties to keep City properties clean, safe, and attractive.

• Event set-up and room configurations including moving, arranging and setting-up tables, chairs, bleachers, risers, portable fencing, pop-up tents, trash cans and other equipment as assigned. Prepares, works and breaks down facilities and places back to normal conditions when events are over
• Maintains grounds and landscape; trims shrubs and hedges, plant, weed and mulch flower beds; mow, edge, water and fertilize lawns; mixes chemicals and sprays weeds with pesticides; sweeps and leaf blows public use areas
• Operates and performs minor repairs on equipment; orders parts 
• Performs preventative maintenance plumbing and irrigation work; repairs leaking faucets and pipes; repairs and unclogs toilets; assist in installing plumbing ducts, pipes, and fixtures 
• Preps and maintains all athletic playing fields and courts; applies fertilizer to athletic facilities; maintains indoor and outdoor lighting at City recreation facilities 
• Maintains high level of safety and risk management; checks playground structures, park benches, fencing, picnic tables, bleachers, doors and other structures for safety hazards; Reports safety hazards or broken park property
• Cut and remove trees and limbs, stump grind, and operate chipper
• Removes litter and empty trash bins from parks and facilities
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary facilities for public use, including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, washing floors, windows and walls in high-traffic areas, hallways, locker rooms, gymnasiums, restrooms, classrooms; operates heavy floor-cleaning machinery; restocks soap, paper towels, toilet paper

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure quality customer service through positive interactions with participants, staff, and the public
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training as required

Work hours are variable and may require evening and weekend scheduling. Manual labor and heavy lifting are required. 

• Must have a valid state driver's license
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions and perform manual labor in order to perform duties
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR, AED & DDC-8 Certifications within six months of employment
• Analytical, interpersonal, and language skills necessary to perform functions of the job

This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.