Parks Maintenance Technician-Seasonal

Parks Maintenance Technician-Seasonal

Responsible for the overall general ground's maintenance of city owned grounds, parks and recreation facilities. Perform landscaping, mowing, fertilizing and ground's maintenance.

Typical Duties :

• Performs a variety of duties required to maintain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf; cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris. Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems.
• Operates various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment. May operate heavy landscaping equipment (not requiring a Commercial Drivers License).
• Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use.
• Assist in the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.
• Assist in the preparation of ball fields, parks and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public. Inspects and cleans areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use. May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by person's experiencing homelessness.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Desired Qualification :

Working Conditions :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Position Type : Seasonal

Position Salary Range : $17.85 per hour

Department : Public Lands

Full Time / Part Time :

Scheduled Hours : 40