JOB
This position assists in the maintenance of park grounds, athletic fields, and facilities. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance Worker II.”

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Participates in the maintenance of city parks, athletic fields, and related facilities; performs turf management duties; prepares athletic fields for play. Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment, including athletic field condition, backhoe, truck, lawn mower, hedge trimmer, etc. Operates a variety of hand and power tools. Maintains and repairs irrigation systems. Stocks cleaning and bathroom supplies. Opens and closes facilities. Sets up facilities for rental and other events; cleans facilities following events. Inspects and repairs playground equipment. Performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools. Removes litter and debris from playgrounds, parking lots, pavilions, and other park facilities; empties trash receptacles. Cleans and restocks restrooms. Trims, removes and provides care for trees, bushes, and ornamental plants. Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs. Pier Ensures the proper maintenance and repair of pier facilities, portable restroom trailer, equipment, and hardware. Performs related maintenance work, lawn, care, landscaping, and irrigation on site. Maintains inventory of all cleaning supplies and chemicals. Performs carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical repairs as needed. Maintains public volleyball courts. Serves as contact for special events at the City Beach. Works with Carpenters to repair boardwalk and blowout panels at pier. Enforces pier rules and regulations. Performs related duties.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of park grounds maintenance principles and practices. Knowledge of athletic field maintenance principles. Skill in the use of hand and power tools. Skill in the use of a variety of grounds maintenance tools and equipment. Skill in problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Parks and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. GUIDELINES Guidelines include city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of related maintenance duties. Inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the work. The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of city parks and recreation facilities. Successful performance in this position contributes to provision of safe and well-maintained parks for use by the general public. CONTACTS Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, contractors, vendors, and the general public. Contacts are typically to resolve problems and provide services. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None.**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.