Labor - Maintenance II - Parks

TULSA COUNTY; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa County is seeking a Parks Maintenance worker to perform semiskilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and related tasks in county parks and facilities.

The role requires operating tractors, power tools, painting, fence repairs, landscaping, and chemical applications, with heavy manual labor and safety compliance. A valid Oklahoma driver’s license and defensive driving within 6 months are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of the eighth grade and over one year of experience as a laborer performing maintenance and/or construction work.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and defensive driving within 6 months of hire.
• Must read chemical labels and operate chemical application equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform semiskilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry and other maintenance tasks.
• Lay water services pipes and unclog sewers.
• Operate tractors with mowing attachments and other light equipment; use power tools.
• Paint facilities, repair fences, plant and maintain landscape; spray pesticides and herbicides.
• Clean and maintain equipment; assist in concrete work and site cleanup.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Masonry

Tractor operation

Chemical application

Education

8th grade or higher

Tools

Power tools

Water/sewer maintenance equipment

Job description

OrganizationParks Maintenance LaFortunePay$15.75Pay FrequencyHourlyFull Time / Part TimeFull timeJob SummaryUnder general supervision, is responsible for the performance of manual, semiskilled and limited skilled work in the care, maintenance and repair of County parks and park facilities by performing the following duties.Job DescriptionSafety-Sensitive Position: Yes (as defined under Oklahoma Statute Title 63 § 427.8)All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS• Perform semiskilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry and other tasks.• Lay water services pipes, opens clogged sewers.• Operate tractors with mowing attachments and other light automotive equipment.• Operate various types of power equipment and hand tools.• Paint facilities.• Repair fences.• Plant, maintain, trim and remove various types of ornamental plants, grasses, shrubs and trees.• Spray pesticides, herbicides, and water landscape areas,• Clean and maintain equipment and tools.• May provide routine maintenance on equipment; build forms for concrete work, mix and finish concrete; and perform manual cleanup of park area.• Perform other duties as assigned.Additional Job DescriptionREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of common practices, methods, tools and materials of varied, semiskilled maintenance construction work; of the hazards and safety precautions of the work; and of general park maintenance.Skill in operating tractors with mowing attachments and other light automotive equipment; in operating various types of power equipment and hand tools; and in operating chemical application equipment and in leading community service workers.Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; to use hand and mechanical tools and equipment; to develop skill in assigned operations; to operate tractors and other light automotive equipment; and to read and understand chemical labels.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCECompletion of the eighth grade and over one year of experience as a laborer performing maintenance and/or construction work.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSValid Oklahoma Driver's License possessed for at least 6 monthsDefensive driving with Tulsa County within 6 months of hireOklahoma Chemical Technician LicensePHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.EEO STATEMENTTulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) withregard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.NOTE: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.LocationLaFortune Maintenance