Maintenance Specialist I

City of Caldwell

Caldwell (ID)

On-site

USD 19,286 - 24,796

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local government entity is seeking four Seasonal Maintenance Specialist I to assist with park maintenance over a period of 7-8 months. This role involves planting, mowing, and general upkeep of parks while working in various weather conditions. Candidates must have at least 6 months of relevant experience and be capable of operating power equipment. Successful applicants will receive a 40-hour work week schedule from Monday to Thursday, with no benefits offered.

Qualifications

At least 6 months of work experience in landscaping or outdoor maintenance.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Perform manual work for park maintenance and beautification.
Plant trees, bushes, mow grass, and trim fence lines.
Operate various power equipment and hand tools.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Ability to operate power equipment

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chain saws

Edgers

Weed eaters

Mowers

Job description

The City of Caldwell Parks Department is looking to add four Seasonal Maintenance Specialist I to their team this busy season. This is a seasonal position that will run for about 7-8 months. 40-hour work week. The schedule is Monday through Thursday 06:00AM to 4:30PM. This seasonal position does not include benefits nor PERSI. 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.

Responsibilities

Plants trees, bushes and 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/or maintenance;
Cleans and weeds flower beds, mulches around flowers and waters as appropriate;
Prunes flowers and related shrubbery as necessary;
Cleans and paints concession stands, field houses and related 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;
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
Attends approved meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
Performs other related duties as assigned.