Parks Maintenance Worker 1

**First review of applications will be on Wednesday, October 29**

A position in this classification will be represented by Teamsters Local 763.

Under the direction of the Parks & Facilities Manager, Parks & Facilities Supervisor or Lead Parks Maintenance Worker, perform a variety of basic or entry level grounds maintenance duties; maintain the safety and appearance of grounds, buildings and other facilities in City parks; maintain parks in a clean, safe and orderly condition for public use; basic or entry level maintenance and repair of irrigation and plumbing systems; apply pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals to vegetation; operate a variety of mowers, power equipment, tools and other machinery.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Parks Maintenance Worker I incumbents perform basic or entry level grounds keeping duties and facilities maintenance to maintain parks and ball fields and lead assigned seasonal parks maintenance workers. Incumbents spray chemical applications, perform irrigation and plumbing repairs and performs assorted janitorial and sanitation duties.

Perform a variety of basic or entry level grounds maintenance duties; inspect City parks on a regular basis to maintain the safety and appearance of grounds, buildings and other facilities in City parks; maintain parks in a clean, safe and orderly condition for public use; open and close park facilities. 

Irrigate, trim, edge, aerate, mow, fertilize and renovate lawns and turfed areas; irrigate, feed, spray and cultivate around trees, shrubs and hedges; trim and prune trees, shrubs and hedges. 

Plant new lawns, shrubs, hedges and flowers; evaluate soil and other conditions and assist in selection of vegetation types; cut, remove, and transplant trees. 

Treat disease and pest conditions; safely spray landscaped areas with pesticides according to WSDA regulations. 

Perform basic or entry level maintenance and repair to irrigation and plumbing systems, including automatic and manual sprinkler irrigation lines, sprink, heads, faucets and restroom facilities.  

Maintain athletic fields and equipment such as baseball, softball and soccer fields and tennis courts; prepare, line, mark and drag areas for athletic games and tournaments. 

Provide other regular maintenance to grounds such as weeding, raking and maintaining assigned areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition. 

Repair indoor and outdoor security lights in parks and buildings; perform minor electrical maintenance to lighting and electrical systems; inspect and replace ballasts. 

Mix, pour and finish cement and asphalt to construct, repair, resurface and maintain concrete and asphalt walkways, curbs and ramps; install athletic equipment. 

Perform general duties such as constructing, installing and repairing informational and directional signs in City parks; repair furniture and picnic tables. 

Provide a variety of general maintenance to City buildings and facilities, including painting and performing general carpentry on facilities and structures; perform general plumbing to assure proper potable water supplies; perform minor repairs to playground equipment. 

Blow, sweep and wash parking lots, sidewalks and courts and maintain in a clean, safe and orderly condition; pick up litter and garbage; clean and sanitize park restrooms on a regular basis; pick up and deliver grounds-related materials. 

Operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment including tractors, bucket trucks, Truck & trailer combination under 26,000 GVW, large riding mowers, skid steer loader, frontend loader, excavator, back hoe, chipper, top dresser, sand bander, fertilizer spreader, slice seeder, infield groomer & attachments, box blade, float, snow blower, power edger, weed eater, hedge trimmer, power sweeper, sod cutter, grinders, welding equipment and cutting torch, pesticide and paint sprayers, turf vacuum, blowers, aerator, pressure washer chemical sprayers, trencher, chain saw, jack hammer, drills and a variety of small power and hand tools. 

Perform routine maintenance and repair to grounds equipment, including maintaining filters, hoses, fuel, oil and other fluid levels. 

Maintain a variety of records including worked performed, fuel consumption and mileage, parts and materials inventory, safety and vandalism reports; provide input for purchase of equipment, tools and supplies. 

Enforce City parks regulations; communicate with the public to answer questions, receive complaints, provide information and inform of regulations. 

Provide work direction and guidance to seasonal and volunteer crews as assigned. 

Perform related duties as assigned.  

Any combination equivalent to:  graduation from high school and two years increasingly responsible experience maintaining landscaped areas, spraying chemical applications, designing, maintaining and repairing irrigation and plumbing systems and operating large riding mowers. Vocational training, Associate or Bachelors Degree in Parks and Recreation, Landscaping or related field desired.  

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Must have a valid Washington driver's license.  A First aid certificate issued by an authorized agency within the first six months in this classification.  Obtain valid Washington State Public Pesticide Applicators license within the first year in this classification.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in specialized grounds maintenance and landscaping duties including chemical applications, irrigation and plumbing system, maintenance and repair and operation of large riding mowers.
• Operation and use of large and small power grounds equipment and other machinery.
• Cultivating, watering, fertilizing and spraying of trees, lawns, shrubs and flowers.
• Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures related to grounds maintenance activities including use of hazardous chemicals.
• Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment. 
• Requirements of maintaining buildings and facilities in good repair. 
• Basic record-keeping techniques. 

 Ability to:

• Perform a variety of specialized grounds maintenance and landscaping duties, such as irrigation and plumbing system maintenance and repair, the application of chemicals for pest, insect and weed control and the operation of large riding mowers.
• Perform specialized grounds keeping duties in the care and maintenance of City parks and grounds. 
• Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas. 
• Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance skillfully and safely.
• Apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects and other pests.
• Perform general maintenance and repair on parks buildings, fixtures, facilities, furniture and play equipment.
• Operate power equipment used in grounds keeping. 
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices. 
• Meet schedules and time lines. 
• Operate, and make minor repairs on equipment. 
• Maintain routine records related to work performed. 
• Perform basic computer needs; word processing & data entry.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Demonstrated ability to positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal.

  Environmental Conditions/Physical Effort:

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and requires travel to a variety of locations to perform work.  Work exposes individual to noise, fumes, chemicals, biohazards, machinery and moving parts. Walking over rough terrain and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required