JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY 

The position performs the maintenance and repairs to carry out the parks and city recreation services; provides for safe, sustainable and attractive active and passive-use parks and recreational opportunities for residents and the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The following duties are normal for this position.  However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may also be required or assigned.

Not all duties may be assigned to each position.  The allocation of duties for this position will be dependent upon the department/division assigned and qualification of assigned work/equipment.

1. Performs ongoing inspections on exterior spaces. Establishes priority maintenance needs and forwards to supervisor for consideration.
2. Maintenance of City Parks facilities, including but not limited to mowing, irrigation, turfand equipment repair and maintenance related to the operation and maintenance of City of Smithville facilities, including buildings, restrooms, landscaping, athletic fields and campground
3. Performs snow removal operations in coordination with the Streets Division. 
4. Maintains walking trails with concrete or asphalt patches; ensures trail is clear of any obstructions.
5. Controls and manages invasive vegetation in and around parks and greenways.  
6. Maintains grounds by fertilizing, mowing & trimming grass, raking leaves, picking up debris, etc.
7. Pick up garbage and recyclables as well as litter on the grounds as needed.
8. Performs landscape maintenance, including edging and mulching beds, weeding, watering, fertilizing, turf renovation and pruning and or removal of trees.
9. Performs minor plumbing, electrical, and structural repairs and construction to all City facilities, parks, campgrounds and open spaces.
10. Cleans, lubricates, and performs minor maintenance or repair to equipment.
11. Operates maintenance equipment, including but not limited to, field drag, lawn mower, utility tractor, weed eater, chain saw, pole saw, dump truck, sod cutter, chemical sprayer, tiller, bush hog, etc.
12. Maintains and cleans all areas of the building and grounds.
13. Maintains up-to-date records of all maintenance activities.
14. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
15. Follows all worker protection directives, especially Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
16. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
17. Completes work orders, daily activity reports, inspection reports, and time sheets; maintains maintenance and service records/logs, and other pertinent information.
18. Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
19. Reports to work for on-call after hours needs, as assigned.
20. Other duties as assigned.
21. Performs playground maintenance to existing playgrounds. Assists with the repair and replacement of playground equipment at the playground, under the supervision of a certified playground safety inspector.
22. Maintains accurate chemical application records as required by State and Federal laws. Assists in the proper storage of chemicals and ensure compliance with all chemical label instructions.
23. Rebuilds and repairs equipment requiring cutting, welding, or fabricating steel items, including cleaning equipment in preparation for repairs.
24. Operates heavy equipment and machinery
25. Assists with schedules of daily work assignments, reprioritizing assignments as needed to ensure timely completion of work. Prepares documents with Crew Leader to record daily work activities
26. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
27. Leads, trains, and mentors part-time and seasonal maintenance staff to meet goals and maintain motivation

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

1. Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and facility systems.
2. Knowledge of and experience with the operation and maintenance of grounds care equipment, construction equipment, and shop tools including, but not limited to chainsaws, blowers, weed eater, welders, power saws, drills, sewer snakes, earth drills, aerators, sprayers and spraying equipment.
3.  Knowledge of and experience with the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment such as, but not limited to mowing equipment, tractors, dump trucks, motor graders, backhoes, wheel loaders, trenchers, seeders, personnel lifts, skid-steer loaders, and full-size pickups.
4. Knowledge of and experience with parks and park systems, irrigations systems, trees, shrubs, turf management, other plant material.
5. Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment.
6. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
7. Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
8. Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
9. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
10. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.
11. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
12. Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
13. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
14. Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
15. Ability to work as a member of a team.
16. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
17. Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
18. Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor. 

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and requires walking on uneven terrain, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs and ladders, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
• Work may be performed above or below ground, to include confined spaces.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• May be subject to hazardous chemicals/pesticides.
• Duties are performed under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions.
• Frequently exposed to aquatics and occasionally exposed to other chemicals.