About this opportunity
City of Shawnee Oklahoma lists this Parks Maintenance Worker I opportunity in shawnee, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB TITLE: Parks Maintenance Worker I EXEMPT: No DEPARTMENT: Operations PAY RANGE : 12/1 - $15.93 ACCOUNTABLE TO: Parks Supervisor DOT/SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes
This classification is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations and/or the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act. As a safety-sensitive classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana certification will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION : Under general direction performs manual and semi-skilled work of the Parks Maintenance Division. Work varies, requiring independent judgment in the oversight and coordination of the Division activities within established policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Physical demands include bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, reaching, walking on rough or uneven terrain, kneeling, and pulling or lifting up to 75#s (greater with assistance).
Work is often performed in uncontrollable working conditions of inclement weather of heat, cold, dampness, dust, moderate noise levels, and hazardous chemicals;
Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE: Mows, weeds, trims, and picks up debris around streets, parks, city facilities, and right-of-ways, plants, waters, fertilizes, and applies herbicides and pesticides per direction, trims shrubs, and trees, cleans restrooms, installs and repairs fences, guardrails and walkways; paints and repairs park benches and other park equipment.
Troubleshoots minor electrical mechanical equipment problems;
Detects hazardous atmosphere and corrects problems before entry into confined space;
Detects and reports and/or corrects unsafe working conditions of immediate work sites to the supervisor;
Prepares daily reports;
Work is mostly performed outdoors subject to inclement weather conditions of heat, cold, and dampness and may be exposed to hazards and chemicals;
Contacts with other agencies, departments, the public, and employees is incidental to work requiring common courtesy and respect;
SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: None.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Graduation from high school, or its equivalent, PLUS
One year general work experience; experience with parks maintenance desirable;
Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License and maintain a status of insurability.
EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS : May periodically perform stand-by and call-back work during off duty hours;
Working hours could change seasonally to accommodate task/duty; Maintains up-to-date knowledge of parks and facilities management including construction, repair, and maintenance methods to enhance the facilities;
Is responsible for equipment and facilities of value that requires care to prevent damage and the use of proper safety equipment following established safety procedures to prevent injury;
Must possess knowledge of safe work practices and procedures;
May be assigned to a specific work area of the City;
Performs other duties that may be assigned.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the non-essential functions .
Contact :
City of Shawnee- HR
Deadline for Applying : Open until filled
Worksite address
shawnee, OK, 74802, US
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