PARK MAINTENANCE TECH - DIST 1

Shawnee County, KS; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Snco's Shawnee County Park Division is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician to maintain parks, trails, turf, and amenities. You will perform skilled craft tasks and assist with general care of the landscape under supervision of the Park District Manager.

This role requires operating mowers, backhoes, and other equipment, plus keeping accurate records in Cartegraph. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required; weekend work and periodic physicals may be needed.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years in park maintenance or related field or two years in Public Works/Parks.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate county vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, trails, turf, gardens, amenities and other outdoor elements.
• Operate equipment including lawnmowers, backhoes, dump trucks and other powered equipment.
• Keep records in Cartegraph for work performed on job sites.

Skills

General construction

Tree care

Safety awareness

Vehicle operation

Written instructions

Communication

Math skills

Measurement skills

Tool safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Tractor

Weedeater

Lawn Mower

Pole Trimmer

Backhoe

Loader

Chainsaws

Trencher

Radio

Personal Computer

Printer

Job description

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSASPosition Description

Status:N

Park Maintenance TechnicianPosition Control Numbers: PR1051A, PR1199, PR1200, PR1201 FLSA

Under general supervision, this position performs responsible maintenance and care of the park system and its contents. Performs other duties as required. This position serves as a member of the Park Division under the direction of the Park District Manager.

WORK PERFORMED

• 60% Craft Skill: Performs and demonstrates a full range of methods and techniques used to maintain parks, natural resources, trails, turf, gardens, amenities, and other outdoor elements.
• 30% Operating Equipment: Operates a variety of equipment in maintenance and repair. Requires knowledge and experience in working in a wide variety of the skilled crafts including plumbing, electrical, welding, concrete, carpentry, heating/cooling, and painting.
• 10% Record Keeping. Responsible for record keeping in Cartegraph relative to specifics of any work performed on job sites.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of: General construction procedures including electrical, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry work.
• Knowledge of: The care and maintenance of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants and grass.
• Knowledge of: Safety hazards and precautions.
• Ability to: Recognize signs of unhealthy trees, plants and grasses.
• Ability to: Operate motorized vehicles including lawnmowers, boats, backhoes, dump trucks and other powered equipment.
• Ability to: Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.
• Skill in: The use of basic math to calculate mixes and measurements.
• Skill in: The use of measurements including length, time, area and other geometrical formulas.
• Skill in: The safe use of tools and equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

HANDS BODY/TRUNK OTHER

Reaching X Sitting X Driving X

Pushing/Pulling X Bending X High Elevation XClimbing X Reaching X Unprotected Heights XThrowing X Lifting-50 lbs. X Around Moving Machinery X

ARMS Carrying X Driving Automotive Equipment XReaching X Jumping X Exposure to Dust, Gases and Fumes X

Lifting-50 lbs. X Twisting X Cramped Body Position XPushing/Pulling X Squatting X Sustained Positions X

Carrying X Turning X Noise Levels (Excessive) XThrowing X

LEGS/FEET Electrical Hazards X

EYES Walking X Slippery Surfaces X

Far Vision X Sitting X Work Below Ground XColor Vision X Carrying X Irregular Surfaces XVOICE Climbing X Moving Objects X

Talking X Jumping X In High Volume Traffic XEARS Turning X Exposure to Marked Changes in

Hearing X Lifting-50 lbs. X Temperature and Humidity X

EQUIPMENT USED

TractorWeedeater

Lawn MowerPole TrimmerBackhoeLoader

ChainsawsTrencherRadio

Personal ComputerPrinter

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Eighteen (18) years of age.
• Three (3) years’ experience in park maintenance, construction or agriculture, including some building trade experience OR two (2) years working in Public Works and or Parks and Recreation. Vocational training from an accredited vocational school or college classes from an accredited college or university in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and eligible to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
• Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on the driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents on their driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years’ experience in park maintenance, horticulture, forestry or agriculture including experience with land management. Vocational training from an accredited vocational school or college classes from an accredited college or university in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to pass pre-employment/periodic physicals/drug screens and a review of driving record.
• Required to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Required to work some weekends.

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. I have read and understand the duties and requirements for this position.

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______________________ __________________ Appointing Authority’s Signature / Printed Name DateCreated: 03/13Revision History: 07/26