Park Maintenance Technician - FT

Job DetailsDescriptionPOSITION TITLE: Park Maintenance TechnicianDEPARTMENT: Parks and Natural ResourcesREPORTS TO: Park Operations ManagerFLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt $20.20 - $22.00; Full-TimeEssential Job FunctionsThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Perform general maintenance on community assets such as hardscapes, playgrounds, picnic shelters, restrooms, grounds, outdoor furniture, parking lots, irrigation, trails, prairies, wetlands, and woodland areas. Work tasks may include:Perform basic skilled labor repairs on plumbing in restroom facilities, electrical services, doors, hand dryers, lighting, structures, and irrigation systemsInspecting playgrounds, repairing playground equipmentRemoving invasive or undesirable vegetation from natural areasMixing and applying herbicidesInstalling and repairing signs, bike racks, drinking fountains, and other park assetsProtecting and applying stains, paints, coatings for various surfacesRemoving stains, power washing, replacing pavers, maintaining gravel bedsSnow and ice management including plowing, salt application and shovelingCutting limbs, removing fallen trees, pruning, blowing mulch, leaves and debrisMaintaining asphalt, pavers, concrete sidewalks, parking lots and driveways Monitoring and removing discarded trash, litter, and waste throughout the parksPeriodic cleaning of restroom building, picnic shelters, and other facilitiesPerform general maintenance and repair tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition. Includes work tasks such as:Inspecting and maintain equipment, engines, hydraulics, tires, checking and replacing fluids, replacing parts, greasing, and cleaning equipmentMonitor equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safetyUtilize precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees, volunteers, and the public.Report accurate and timely data associated with completion of work orders.Inspect Park properties and report deficienciesSupervise and train part time and seasonal employees on daily work functions.Enforce Park rules, regulations, and policies.Comply with applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions: Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionAbility to utilize a variety of reference and descriptive data and informationAbility to operate MS office computer utilities, tablet, and smart phone applicationsAbility to communicate effectively; includes ability to interact with members of the public to resolve problemsAbility to handle routine on call rotations and proceduresAbility to analyze, carry out, and modify management plans as requiredAbility to operate a motor vehicle to conduct work activitiesAbility to operate or be trained to operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools associated with park maintenance operations, including a skid steer with various attachments, UTV, tractor, blower, mower, hedge trimmer, chain saw, extension ladder, chemical sprayer, hand tools, power tools, snowplow, and electrical testing equipmentAvailability to remain on-call for a rotating weekly shift to include occasional evenings and weekendsAbility to exert heavy physical effort necessary to perform certain park maintenance tasks, involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials weighing up to 90 poundsPerformance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, dead animals, disease, or pathogenic substancesQualifications Required To Perform Essential Job FunctionsRequired to work weekends and evenings for regularly assigned events and for on-callHigh school diploma or GED3+ years related experience involving grounds maintenance and manual labor, building maintenance, construction trades, and/or auto mechanicsOr any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this positionDriving is an essential function of this position and individual must possess and maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license and be insurableAdditional Qualifications Preferred But Not RequiredIndiana Pesticide applicator certification in any herbicide categoryIrrigation repair and installation experienceCertified ArboristNational Recreation and Park Association certification (CPSI, CPRP, etc.)The Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, ancestry, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.