Parks Maintenance Worker (Part Time)

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Position Summary

Provides specialized care for the parks, right-of-ways, and building grounds of the City of St. George.

Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1. Patrols assigned parks, trails, recreation areas, and facilities performing maintenance and repairs to assure proper functioning of equipment.

2. Maintains, cleans, repairs, and paints pavilions, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic tables, barbeques, and other park features.

3. Irrigates, mows, and plants turf. Plants and prunes trees, shrubs, and flowers.

4. Operates tractors, gang mowers, rotary mowers, and other power equipment incidental to job.

5. Performs preventative maintenance and checks on power equipment used.

6. Assists with set up and take down for special events, such as the St. George Marathon.

7. Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/ Working Conditions

Outdoor work with exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather. Moderate physical activity exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending. Exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. Risk of bodily injury is moderate under normal conditions. May have disagreeable elements such as appearance of work place, poor ventilation, or uneven temperatures. Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions. Some exposure to hazardous materials such as fumes, pesticides, cleaning agents, etc. and to high levels of noise. Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Note: Requires working extended or irregular hours such as weekends, nights, and holidays.

Qualifications

Licenses and/or Certifications: Possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be

obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Tools, equipment, and techniques used in maintenance, repair, and/or construction of landscapes, irrigation systems, and hardscapes which may include basic construction projects.
  • Standard safety precautions.
  • Small engine (gas and electric) repair preferred.

Ability to:

  • Work with minimum supervision, and understand and follow general work instructions.
  • Perform outdoor manual labor for extended periods of time.
  • Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.60 per hour

Schedule:

  • Extended hours
  • Holidays
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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