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Job description
City Park Maintenance Position
Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
Maintain City Parks and related properties. Provide citizens with clean, safe and well cared for recreational facilities. Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks on grounds, equipment, facilities, parks and other assigned areas. Employee may also assist in other Departments as assigned by supervisor.
Starting Pay: $21.99 per hour additional pay depending on experience
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week M-F, 6:30am to 3pm, rotating on call
Benefits: Full Benefits; health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement.
Retirement: Utah Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform mowing, weeding, spraying and fertilizing of turf areas.
Perform repair and construction of irrigation systems.
Perform tree trimming, spraying, fertilizing, and general care.
Perform maintenance duties on physical facilities such as: pavilions, restrooms, score towers, fences, fountains, picnic tables, benches, and playgrounds.
Perform maintenance duties on power equipment, trailers, trucks, shops, storage areas, and any other equipment used in the operation and maintenance of parks.
Assist in directing the summer workers and crews.
Lift, carry, travel and climb ladders.
Enter and exit underground vaults.
Perform snow removal duties, including clearing of walks with shovels and/or snow blowers, applying salt and/or ice melt, and clearing of city owned parking lots with snowplows.
Operate machinery, mowers, trucks, backhoes, etc.
Use a variety of hand tools, including shovels, rakes, wrenches, etc.
Must be able to push and pull 50 lbs, and lift 50 lbs to shoulder height repeatedly.
Maintain general housekeeping in park maintenance area. Including sweeping, cleaning floors, etc.
Other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Exercises supervision over summer workers and crews as assigned.
Language Skills
Must possess written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
Mathematical Skills
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, also should be able to perform some geometric calculations.
Ability to work independently.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Possess a valid Utah driver's license or have the ability to obtain one.
Work Environment / Physical Demands
Must be able to push and pull 50 lbs, and lift 50 lbs to shoulder height repeatedly
This position is frequently subject to extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow and wind.
Frequent exposure to dust, fumes and dirty conditions as is typical of a shop and park environment.
Employee will be subject to moderate noise levels and exposure to moderate physical hazards in performing projects and in maintenance work.
Also, exposure to intermittent stress due to human behavior and job tasks may be experienced.
Employee will need to be on his/her feet and walking for extended periods.
Competencies
Ensuring Safe Work Practices and Conditions
Personal Responsibility and Self Management
Technical Skills
Communication
Productivity
Quality of Work
Teamwork
If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" because you do not check every box in the posting, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Who can apply
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