Maintenance Worker Part Time Streets (Open until filled)

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs semi-skilled work in area of grounds keeping.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers;
• Maintains and adjusts sprinkler systems, provides irrigation services, maintains irrigation equipment, and removes graffiti;
• Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or string trimmers
• Gather and remove litter
• Load, or unload materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations according to directions
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls
• Perform trash and debris removal, cleaning of facilities and restrooms
• Performs a variety of tasks, including the maintenance and repair of city owned structures and facilities

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS: None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 18 years of age, related experience or training in landscaping, grounds keeping or mowing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

• Principles and practices in the maintenance/construction trades field;
• Tools associated with grounds keeping, construction, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrician, and refrigeration;
• Federal, state and local codes and regulations specific to construction and maintenance, herbicide applications, worker safety;
• OSHA safety regulations;
• Use of a variety of power and hand tools.

ABILITY:

• Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws;
• Deal courteously with other city employees and the public;
• Coordinate visual and muscular dexterity in the operation of a variety of hand-held tools;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings;
• Ability to write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information;
• Ability to follow instructions, responds to management direction; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan;
• Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements.