Construction and Maintenance Worker-Parks

City of Kenosha; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kenosha is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker to perform a wide range of manual tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of parks, buildings and equipment. The role involves CDL-driven operations and outdoor labor in all weather conditions.

You will paint, mow, operate heavy equipment, assist with pool and greenhouse operations, and support event setups. Must be able to work long shifts during snow removal and maintain records as required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma, GED or HSED.
• Must have a valid regular driver's license.
• Class B with Air Brakes required within 1 year of hire.
• Able to work continuous shifts up to 16 hours for snow plowing/ice removal.
• Minimum 1 year of construction/building maintenance experience.
• Experience driving a commercial motor vehicle is highly desired.
• May be required to pass post-offer physical, DMV record review and DOT drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Paint buildings, equipment, tables, garbage cans and other items.
• Mow grass, weed control, plant trees and basic tree/shrub maintenance.
• Operate chain saw and wood chipper.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair play equipment.
• Assist with greenhouse operations.

Skills

General maintenance

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Blueprints/blueprint following

Time documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump trucks

Tractors

Skid-steer loaders

Job description

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of manual unskilled/skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of City of Kenosha parks, facilities and equipment; performs routine maintenance and custodial work in the care of buildings and grounds; collects and disposes of waste materials; participates in snow removal operations; does related work as required. The employee in this class operates a truck or other equipment which requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) and could require special skills. Work is performed under the immediate supervision or general direction of a supervisor and is reviewed by inspection. Work is usually performed in accordance with established procedures with specific instructions given on unusual or difficult assignments. May work with a variety of chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers, chlorine, acid, etc.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Paints buildings, equipment, tables, garbage cans, and other items.
• Mows grass, cuts weeds, plants trees, and performs minor tree brush and shrub maintenance.
• Operates chain saw and wood chipper
• Inspects, installs, maintains, and repairs play equipment.
• Assists with Greenhouse operations.
• Plows, salts, and sands streets, and shovels walkways. May work 16-hour shifts during snow and ice removal operations.
• Maintains ice rink during winter months.
• Performs waste collection work such as picking up trash and debris.
• Operates tractors, skid-steer, tool-cats, and utility carts.
• Performs custodial tasks in maintaining the cleanliness of buildings including sweeping, cleaning, mopping, replenishing supplies, repairs and carpentry work, washing walls, windows, woodwork, sinks, and toilets.
• Moves furniture and equipment.
• Sets up and removes barricades, play equipment, and snow fences.
• Performs minor repair and carpentry work.
• Picks up tree branches, dead animals, and litter.
• Operates stump grinding equipment.
• Drives dump truck while hauling dirt, gravel, blacktop, and fill.
• Maintains records, documents, and information and prepares reports.
• Maintains tools and equipment used to perform tasks associated with these duties.
• Assists with special events.
• Assists with pool operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or HSED.
• Must have a valid regular driver's license.
• Class B with Air Brakes will be required within 1 year of hire.
• Must be able to work continuous shifts of up to 16 hours in length for snow plowing and ice removal operations.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience performing construction or building maintenance duties.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience performing physical work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, etc.
• Experience driving a commercial motor vehicle highly desired.
• May be required to pass a post-offer physical, review of motor vehicle record and DOT drug screen prior to transfer.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general maintenance, construction, tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in performing maintenance, construction and repair work.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices in at least one of the building trades.
• Ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator, Pesticide Applicator License and other certifications as necessary to complete Park operations.
• Ability to properly enter a confined space such as a manhole and perform related repairs.
• Ability to work in dirty, potentially dangerous situations using proper safety equipment and procedures.
• Ability to skillfully operate dump trucks, tractors, garbage trucks, skid-steer loaders, fork lifts, aerators, pressure washers, lawn mowers or other equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently at height (i.e., on roofs and ladders or in man-baskets).
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and sketches; ability to perform work from blueprints or written specifications.
• Ability to accurately document time and material time sheets.
• Ability to complete work within stated time limits or within a known cost.
• Ability to respond to emergency overtime calls on short notice regardless of weather conditions.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work activities for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work well with others, including the public.

Physical Requirements:

• Task involves the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
• Task may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both; or the sustained operation of such devices.
• Task involves the frequent use of coordinating and manipulative skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand tools and shop equipment.

Environmental Requirements:

Task requires that work be performed in adverse environmental conditions including extreme weather conditions.

Sensory Requirements:

• Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
• Task requires color perception and discrimination.
• Task requires depth perception and discrimination.
• Task requires texture perception and discrimination.
• Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
• Task requires odor perception and discrimination.

Applicant's education, training and experience will be analyzed. Written, oral, proficiency and/orother exams may be required to establish eligibility. Appointment and rate of pay will be made in accordance with the City's classification plan, City policy and the Rules and Regulations of the CivilService System Ordinance. The City reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicantswho best meet the needs of the City.