PAY RATE: $23.49 - $27.90 per hour

Under the general direction of the Parks Superintendent and specific direction of a Parks Field Supervisor, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance of the City parks, recreational spaces, trails, sports fields and landscaped areas and in the operation of medium, light and other specialized equipment.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with various projects including landscaping, mowing, irrigation, general parks, and golf maintenance.
• May be required to assist with daily adjustments to the irrigation system to effectively irrigate parks and golf course. Involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Operates specialized heavy and light equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, mowers, utility vehicles and other similar equipment in the maintenance, construction, and repair of City facilities in a safe, courteous, and professional manner.
• Checks and services assigned equipment, performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs; reports mechanical problems to the Parks Field Supervisor and/or Fleet Operations Team Leader
• Ensures assignments such as planting, pruning, weeding, fertilization, chemical application, mowing, field maintenance, irrigation operation and repair, and special events are completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Accurately applies fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, pesticides etc. to stimulate growth or in the control of various pests and plant diseases. May be involved with specialized maintenance issues pertaining to golf course operations.
• Ensures all City and departmental safety policies and procedures are adhered to in day-to-day operations.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining a safe workplace, safe work practices, and safety programs.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of one year experience in Parks, Landscaping, or other related field
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License