Park Maintenance Crafts/MEOI

Kappaalphapsi1911; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Vacation and sick leave

Sick Incentive Pay

3 Personal Days

14 Paid Holidays

Overtime pay for snow/seasonal duties

Job summary

City of Cambridge is seeking a municipal maintenance worker to care for recreation areas, athletic fields, parks, and playgrounds. Responsibilities include operating mowing and field equipment, basic repairs, and assisting with event setups.

The role may involve supervising a small crew and performing snow and other emergency duties as needed. Qualifications require at least 2 years of maintenance experience, a valid CDL Class B with DOT medical certification, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in maintenance of recreation areas, athletic fields, parks & playgrounds.
• Must possess a current and valid CDL Class B
• All CDL candidates must provide a copy of valid DOT medical certification.
• Must possess a satisfactory driving record.
• Candidates must provide, upon interview, a copy of their unattested driving record dated within the previous six months.
• All candidates will participate in an on-road driving assessment as part of the interview process.
• All CDL candidates must register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Internal applicants must have a permanent civil service status.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for recreation areas, athletic fields, parks and playgrounds.
• Operate power mowers, tractors, and other equipment.
• Repair play equipment and outdoor furnishings.
• Perform general duties such as painting, carpentry, masonry, tree trimming, event setup, and field lining.
• May supervise a small crew of workers.
• Adhere to safety and dress code policies.
• Perform snow and other inclement weather or emergency duties.

Skills

Maintenance experience

CDL Class B

Driver's license

Job description

Explanation of Labor Service Job Type can be found on the City of Cambridge Human Resource Department's website under Tips & FAQs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs manual, skilled tasks related to the maintenance and care of recreation areas, athletic fields, parks, and playgrounds:
• Plants, seeds, rakes, fertilizes, and grades, cuts, waters and trims fields and park areas;
• Performs skilled mechanical repair on power mowers, tractors, and other equipment;
• Maintains and repairs play equipment and outdoor furnishings.
• Performs other general duties such as painting, carpentry, masonry, trimming trees and bushes, setting up events and lining athletic fields.
• Operates motor equipment in connection with such duties, including pickup trucks, trailers, and small pieces of equipment (tractors, mowers). Also operates vehicles with a rated capacity of 26,001 pounds when required.
• Performs other semi-skilled and unskilled manual tasks necessary for performance of work.
• May supervise a small crew of workers at a lower skill level such as laborers, helpers, and maintenance persons.
• Employee is required to adhere to all safety and dress code policies.
• Performs other duties as required from time to time including snow and other inclement weather or emergency duties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 2 years demonstrated work experience in maintenance & care of recreation areas, athletic fields, parks & playgrounds.
• Must possess a current and valid Commercial Driver's License Classification B
• All CDL candidates must provide a copy of valid Department of Transportation medical certification.
• Must possess a satisfactory driving record.
• Candidates must also provide, upon interview, a copy of their unattested driving record, obtainable at the RMV and dated within the previous six months
• All candidates will participate in an on-road driving assessment as part of the interview process.
• All CDL candidates must register with the FMCSA Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register
• Internal applicants must have a permanent civil service status.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (As Outlined in Current Teamster Collective Bargaining Agreement):

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Vacation and sick leave eligible
• Sick Incentive Pay eligible
• 3 Personal Days
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Additional compensation above regular OT pay for all overtime hours working in snow or salting operations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Lifting between 25-100 pounds, bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, dragging, and pulling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to all weather conditions. Work in a moderate to high noise level environment caused by sound of machinery or powered equipment being used. Occasional odor may occur during work.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

• Resume