Parks Maintenance Worker I

This is skilled landscaping, construction, and maintenance work. 

Work involves performance of a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, landscaping, and upkeep of city parks and parks facilities.  Work includes the operation of a wide variety of more complex motorized equipment.   Work of this class involves tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring special knowledge or on-the-job training. General supervision is received from a supervisor who assigns and reviews work.

Maintain and improve park facilities including parks, pavilions, trails, courts, athletic fields, splashpad, and other parks facilities.

Conduct trash and litter removal at parks and trail sites.

Complete special requests including moving furniture, staging for events, other items as assigned.

Maintain and improve athletic fields and facilities, including but not limited to mowing, landscaping, repairs, and maintenance.

Maintain and improve trails within the city. This may include pruning, litter removal, campsite abatement, and hazard mitigation.

Maintains Park equipment and facilities in good condition.  

Prepares for emergencies including snow events, hurricanes, flooding, wind damage, and earthquakes; maintains generators and conducts snow removal during snow events.

Supports all other departments to solve problems and issues with facilities.

Operates a variety of trucks and other motorized equipment.

Performs a variety of journey-level trades’ work such as carpentry, plumbing, welding, and others.

Assist with City sponsored special events, setting up and tearing down tents, tables, signage, and AV equipment in addition to assisting in event operation.  Mandatory overtime required for the Fourth of July, Fall Festival, and other large-scale special events.

Must be able to work mandatory overtime for snow and leaf removal functions as needed.

Performs related work as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent. 

One year of experience in park maintenance, landscaping, or closely related field. 
 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in landscaping, park maintenance, and events.

Knowledge of the safe and correct use of hand and power tools and equipment common to work.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.

Ability to perform skilled landscaping and maintenance work. 

Ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to follow City safety regulations.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Requires a Class D Driver’s License valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and good driving record.