Maintenance Worker Sr., Parks & Recreation

City-of-Alexandria,-L; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria seeks a general to skilled maintenance worker to perform a range of tasks supporting city infrastructure, parks, and facilities. The role includes groundskeeping, basic electrical and plumbing assistance, event setup, and emergency response.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred and a valid driver’s license is required, with potential license upgrades for Louisiana. The position involves daily outdoor work and safety-conscious procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain Louisiana Class D license within one month.
• Potentially required Flagging certification and additional department-specific licenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance at municipal ball fields including mowing, painting field lines, aerating, and field watering.
• Assist with skilled repair of electrical, HVAC, utilities, and mechanical systems; perform non-licensed carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical tasks.
• Assist in reconditioning tools and equipment; perform related maintenance tasks per standards.
• Prepare facilities for meetings and events; set up bleachers, chairs, tables, and decoration; assist with traffic control and post-event cleanup.
• Clean restrooms and facilities; sweep, mop, polish, and restock supplies; manage waste and perform general upkeep.
• Respond to emergency calls during inclement weather or other situations; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Maintenance

Communication

Safety

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-skilled to skilled work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.

Performs skilled maintenance work at municipal ball fields in mowing grass, painting field lines, aerating and watering fields as needed, and related tasks, per established standards.

Performs semi-skilled maintenance work to assist with the skilled repair of electrical, HVAC, utilities, and mechanical systems; performs painting, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, and electrical work that does not require a licensed technician; assists in the reconditioning of tools and mechanical equipment; cuts

Performs skilled maintenance work at municipal ball fields in mowing grass, painting field lines, aerating and watering fields as needed, and related tasks, per established standards

Performs manual work functions associated with routine maintenance and upkeep of public parks, grounds and facilities: mows lawns; trims and edges grass; blows leaves from walkways; plants, prunes, and maintains plants, trees and shrubs; spreads mulch; rakes leaves; clears debris; and performs related tasks.

Prepares facilities for meetings and related functions; loads, unloads, sets up, and erects area bleachers, chairs, tables, stages, and other required equipment and fixtures; moves furniture and equipment; assists in setting up special events/activities; installs, erects, or hangs holiday decorations; assists with traffic control during event; assists with cleanup after events.

Cleans public restrooms in parks and recreational facilities, shop and work areas and other city facilities; sweeps and mops floors; dusts and cleans offices, meeting rooms, or other work areas; strips, waxes, and polishes floors; polishes furniture; collects and removes waste; washes windows and walls; cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.

Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.

Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Receives, prepares or completes various forms and documentation, including work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one (1) month of employment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. May be required to obtain Flagging certification.

Electric Distribution Department must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class B commercial driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.

Wastewater Department may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class A or B commercial driver’s license.

Prefers a valid Wastewater Collection Class I Certification.Water Department prefers a valid Water Production/Treatment or Distribution Class I Certification.

Gas Department must obtain certifications as required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six (6) months of hire.