Park Caretaker II

City of Omaha, NE; Omaha (NE); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 29.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Omaha is seeking a Park Caretaker II to supervise and participate in the care, custody, and cleaning of assigned city park and recreation facilities. Live-in quarters, on-call 24 hours, and supervision duties are included.

Requires two years of park maintenance experience, valid CDL Class B, and Nebraska pesticide applicator certification by probation end. Performs landscaping, equipment operation, and reports; part-time position in Omaha, NE.

Formación

• Two years of experience in the minor maintenance of park equipment, machinery and tools in performing manual labor relating to park work.

Responsabilidades

• Assigns and provides work direction to subordinates engaged in the care, custody, and cleaning of assigned park and recreation facility.
• Monitors activities of park patrons and enforces park regulations; confronts problem behaviors or calls for assistance; inspects park facilities for vandalism and completes necessary reports
• Makes reservations for use of park facilities; collects, records and deposits park user fees
• Removes tree limbs, brush, litter, and other debris at park facilities; cleans restrooms; mows grass and removes snow on park property
• Oversees and participates in minor repairs and routine maintenance on motorized equipment and playground and picnic equipment; completes reports documenting maintenance and repair performed
• Diagnoses plant problems and applies pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizer to promote turf health
• Performs snow removal duties as assigned
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Conocimientos

Park policies

Buildings care

Pesticide application

Equipment operation

Public relations

Record keeping

Safety procedures

Written communication

Reading skills

Teamwork

Educación

Two years park maintenance experience

Herramientas

CDL Class B

Pesticide Applicator Certificate

Hoisting Engineer Certificate

Forklift Certification

Descripción del empleo

The City of Omaha is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an E- Verify participant.

Park Caretaker II - 3608

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US:NE:Omaha | Maintenance | Part Time

Description

Work Type: Part-time

Nature of Work:This work involves participating in and supervising the care, custody, and cleaning of an assigned city park and recreation facility. Employees in this class are required to live in the park if living quarters are provided and are on call 24 hours each working day. Considerable public relations and independence are exercised.

Education and Experience: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

Two (2) years of experience in the minor maintenance of park equipment, machinery and tools in performing manual labor relating to park work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of park policies and regulations relating to the use of park facilities by the public
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the care and maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Knowledge of the use of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and other disease management techniques used in turf management
• Skill in the operation of the assigned tools and equipment
• Ability to communicate with park patrons to enforce park regulations and resolve issues
• Ability to view park surroundings to monitor park activities and to inspect park property for vandalism
• Ability to recognize and treat diseases and insect and abiotic problems of turf
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment, machinery, and tools in the performance of assigned duties
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
• Ability to balance, bend, stand, walk, push, reach, and stoop continuously, squat and kneel frequently; and climb, crouch, crawl, and pull occasionally
• Ability to move and transport objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally; objects up to twenty (20) pounds frequently; and objects up to ten (10) pounds continuously.

Essential Functions: (Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.)

• Assigns and provides work direction to subordinates engaged in the care, custody, and cleaning of assigned park and recreation facility
• Monitors activities of park patrons and enforces park regulations; confronts problem behaviors or calls for assistance; inspects park facilities for vandalism and completes necessary reports
• Makes reservations for use of park facilities; collects, records and deposits park user fees
• Removes tree limbs, brush, litter, and other debris at park facilities; cleans restrooms; mows grass and removes snow on park property
• Oversees and participates in minor repairs and routine maintenance on motorized equipment and playground and picnic equipment; completes reports documenting maintenance and repair performed
• Diagnoses plant problems and applies pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizer to promote turf health
• Performs snow removal duties as assigned
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Special Qualifications:Must possess a valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with “N” endorsement and air brake certification or a CDL learner’s permit for such a license by the end of the probationary period.
Must possess a current category 04 Certified Federal and State of Nebraska Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate by the end of the probationary period.
Must possess a 2nd grade hoisting and portable engineer's certificate by the end of the probationary period.
Must possess a forklift operator's certificate by the end of the probationary period.

Pay Range: $18.17 Hourly

Benefits: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Examination Information: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Veteran Points: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: [e-mail]

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.