Parks Grounds Maintenance
city of reynoldsburgReynoldsburg (OH)
About the role
General Description
Under the direction of the Assistant Grounds Maintenance Superintendent/Arborist. Performs a variety of park and semi-skilled maintenance repair/cleaning activities on park structures and facilities.
Essential Functions of Work
Performs variety of park and semi-skilled maintenance repair/cleaning activities (e.g., minor electrical repair, rough plumbing, basic carpentry, painting) on park structures and facilities (e.g., shelter houses, restrooms)
Assists park visitors by providing routine information
Performs grounds/area maintenance (e.g. mows grass, trims trees, picks up litter, maintains hiking trails, removes snow, sweeps/washes shelter houses)
Maintains athletic turf areas as directed, ball field maintenance
Operates large area mowers, truck with trailer, tractors, backhoe with loader bucket, zero turn mowers, trimmers, push mowers, hedge shear, chainsaw/pole saw
Performs routine maintenance and makes minor repairs to trucks, mowers and other heavy equipment (e.g. lubrications, changes tires/belts, sharpens mower blades)
Repairs/services hand tools, chainsaws, etc.; documents maintenance performed
Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties
Participates in staff development activities and services review procedures; attends staff meetings and supervisory conferences
Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED or equivalent six (6) months experience in use of shop, hand and power tools
Six (6) months training or experience in the operation of mowers, tractors, and trucks
Six (6) months experience training or experience in equipment safety practices
Six (6) months training or experience in equipment/vehicle maintenance or equivalent combination of training or experience
Possess a valid Ohio driver’s license
Possession of a Class B Ohio Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement valid in the state of Ohio or must obtain one within twelve (12) months of employment and to maintain it
Pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License CDL (Class B) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment
Pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
Knowledge of: ( * Indicates developed after employment )
Safety practices and procedures; department policies and procedures*
Custodial methods and techniques
General construction, maintenance, and repair; mechanical maintenance; vehicle maintenance and repair; heavy and medium duty equipment maintenance and repair
Park and recreation facilities, equipment, and supplies
Proper lifting techniques
Snow and ice removal
Grounds maintenance and repair
Public relations
Local geographical area
Skill in:
Parks and recreation equipment mechanics
Carpentry; masonry; plumbing
Motor vehicle operation; use or operation of mowers, tractors, etc.
Use of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipment
Ability to:
Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form
Deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; read, copy, and record figures accurately
Communicate effectively
Recognize safety warnings
Understand technical manuals and/or verbal instructions
Maintain records according to established procedures
Answer routine telephone inquiries from public
Develop and maintain effective working relationships
Demonstrate physical agility; perform heavy manual labor
Operate variety of motorized and power equipment
Utilize cleaning materials
Working Conditions:
Medium: lift, push, pull 20 to 50 pounds occasionally; 10 to 25 pounds frequently
Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds
Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas
Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants
Is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions
Is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines
Is exposed to possible injury as a result of falling from high places
Works in or around crowds
Has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons
Has exposure to potentially vicious animals
Has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions
Has exposure to hazardous driving conditions
CLASS TITLES OF POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:
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