Maintenance Worker Sr., Parks & Recreation

City of Santa Fe Springs; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness clinic

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking a versatile maintenance worker to perform a range of tasks across parks, facilities, and utilities. This role involves semi-skilled to skilled work including mowing, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and general upkeep to city infrastructure.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with 2 years of experience in construction and maintenance, plus a valid Louisiana driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.
• Valid driver's license; Louisiana Class D license within one month and ongoing maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance work at municipal ball fields: mowing grass, painting field lines, aerating and watering fields.
• Assist with skilled and semi-skilled maintenance of electrical, HVAC, utilities, plumbing, carpentry, and general systems.
• Maintain parks and facilities: mow, trim, plant, mulch, clean restrooms, and set up event spaces.
• Respond to emergency calls and ensure safety; communicate with supervisors and staff.
• Complete forms and documentation such as work orders and maintenance reports.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

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.

Examples of Duties

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.

Typical Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.

Must include copies of driver's license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.

The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a wellness clinic for employees.

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