Maintenance Specialist I

City of Caldwell (ID); Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Caldwell, Idaho, is seeking an entry-level Parks Maintenance Assistant to perform outdoor maintenance across city parks, buildings, and related areas under the supervision of the park superintendent. Duties include planting trees and shrubs, mowing and watering grass, trimming, litter removal, painting and minor repairs, and safe operation of power equipment such as chain saws and mowers.

Applicants must have at least 6 months of landscaping/outdoor maintenance experience and a valid

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of landscaping/outdoor maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Plant trees and shrubs, and maintain grass and flower beds.
• Mow, water, prune, trim and edge lawns; trim fence lines and ditches.
• Collect litter, empty trash, and keep park areas clean.
• Paint and repair park structures; assist with fixture maintenance.
• Operate power equipment safely and report damages to supervisor.

Skills

Landscaping

Outdoor maintenance

Tool operation

Teamwork

Driver's license

Tools

Chain saw

Edgers

Weed eaters

Push mower

Riding mower

Backhoe

Field painters

Job description

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform manual work associated with the repair, maintenance and beautification of city parks, buildings, and related areas. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the park's superintendent. Employees in this classification are entry-level and perform basic park maintenance. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment, which may involve adverse weather conditions and related hazards.

• Plants trees, bushes, a variety of other plants, and grass.
• Mows, waters, and rakes grass.
• Trims fence lines and the banks of drainage ditches.
• Collects litter and debris.
• Empties park garbage cans and hauls the collected waste to the parks dumpster.
• Uses hand tools such as picks, shovels, and rakes.
• Operates power equipment, including chain saws, edgers, weed eaters, push and riding mowers, back hoes and field painters.
• Informs supervisor of any needed repairs and maintenance.
• Cleans and weeds flower beds, mulches around flowers, and waters.
• Prunes flowers and related shrubbery.
• Cleans and paints concession stands, field houses, and other Parks and Recreation facilities.
• May assist in repairs of windows, doors, and other fixtures.
• Assists in performing installation of water lines, irrigation systems, fencing, tee boxes, flag poles, benches, and picnic tables.
• Monitors and maintains equipment in a safe operating condition and reports all damages to supervisor.
• Checks and maintains air, oil, fuel, spark plugs, mower blades, tires etc.
• Cleans equipment and work area.
• Assists in the sets up of City holiday lights display.
• Consistently keeps supervisor and relevant team members informed about work progress, current and potential issues, and proactively suggests new or improved solutions to address challenges.
• Attends approved meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and remains current on the principles, practices, and developments in assigned work areas.
• Responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Training, and/or Experience Required:

• At least 6 months of work experience involving landscaping, mowing, operating sprinkler systems, and outdoor maintenance.

Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current and valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical, and drug testing (including prescription medication).