SUMMARY

Under close supervision, assists with general labor and maintenance tasks in various City departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains parks, parkways, roadways, medians, trees, recreational and park facilities, and other landscaped areas at the City's parks, streets and related infrastructure; mows grounds and sports fields, removes litter and debris; repairs facilities, and playground and parks equipment.
• Performs maintenance within scope of authority and training, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; notifies supervisor of safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations.
• Operates power tools and other grounds maintenance equipment; maintains and improves grounds and City facilities; cleans up spills and unsafe conditions in a timely manner and according to procedures.
• Cleans outdoor facilities, picks up litter, trims trees and shrubbery, repairs vandalism, and cleans graffiti.
• Operates maintains, and adjusts tools and power equipment.
• Cleans buildings, recreation rooms, restrooms and locker rooms; replenishes restroom supplies
• Cleans and maintains roadways, fences, and storm drains; cleans roadways, parks and infrastructure following storms, accidents and emergencies.
• Sets up and tears down equipment and facilities for special events; sets up sports facilities and adjacent areas for tournaments, league play and sporting events.
• Identifies, corrects and reports grounds maintenance problems.
• Adjusts, repairs and maintains irrigation and control systems.
• Applies herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals
• Follows all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk of accidents and enhance safety of work zones.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of grounds and landscaping maintenance experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Methods, tools, and equipment used in parks, facilities, and grounds maintenance.
• Proper use and storage of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
• City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, and facility locations.

Skill In:

• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Identifying mechanical problems and making basic adjustments and repairs to tools and equipment.
• Identifying plants, pests, agronomy diseases, and unsafe conditions.
• Troubleshooting repairs on water and irrigation systems and equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining safe work zones in public spaces and roadways.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with co-workers.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors at work sites throughout the city.
• Required to perform skilled technical repair and maintenance work.
• May be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.
• May be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment.
• Safety precautions must be taken, including use of safety equipment.