Park Maintenance Worker I - Construction/Facilities
Cordova-Recreation-and-Park-Distric
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Job summary
The Cordova Recreation & Park District is seeking an entry-level Park Services Facilities team member with basic construction and facility maintenance skills. Responsibilities include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, lighting, painting and related tasks to support district parks and facilities.
The role requires flexibility, good communication, and the ability to learn quickly in a team environment, with on-call duties and potential evening/weekend hours.
Qualifications
- This is an entry-level role with some experience in construction and facility maintenance including carpentry, electrical, painting, lighting and plumbing.
- Flexibility, good communication and customer service are essential, with ability to learn new skills and work as part of a team.
- California driver’s license and ability to meet pre-employment requirements are expected.
Responsibilities
- Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance in parks and facilities including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting and minor remodeling.
- Assist in planning, coordinating and supervising work of part-time and volunteer crews.
- Operate and maintain tools and equipment; conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Drive district work truck and assist with special projects as needed.
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Job description
This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, and vision for the employee and all eligible dependents along with participation in the CalPERS Retirement System.
Typical Schedule: Full-time with the ability to work on-call and some evenings, weekends, and holidays. This classification has the option of working a 9/8/80 schedule. (Monday through Thursday, 9-hour days; Friday 8-hour day; every-other-Friday off)
Under general supervision of assigned supervisory staff, performs a variety of skilled and specialized work in the maintenance and operation of District parks and facilities; assists in the direction, supervision, and work of park maintenance activities; maintains and operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
This is the journey level class within the Park Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker II level by the latter’s responsibility for performing the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series.
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Perform skilled, semi-skilled and manual labor in the maintenance and operation of District parks and facilities including in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, mechanical, painting, lighting, remodeling, custodial, pest control and a variety of work as necessary; assists in planning, assigning, and coordinating the work of part-time and volunteer crews engaged in maintenance, construction and repair work.
- Assist with maintaining internal and external facility and park lighting fixtures including replacement of ballast, light bulbs, and fluorescent tubes as necessary.
- Assist with the installation, repair, and maintain a variety of plumbing fixtures and fittings including sinks, toilets, faucets, and related equipment.
- Perform a variety of basic carpentry duties; perform rough and finished carpentry work in maintaining, repairing, and remodeling offices and other structures.
- Assist with basic construction and maintenance duties in the interior and exterior of buildings; replace tiles; paint inside and outside of buildings; remove graffiti; install doors and windows; install and repair locks; roof dry rot and various roof repairs, and repairs to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Help troubleshoot various electrical problems; repair and replace electrical fixtures, switches, and related equipment using a variety of materials, tools, supplies, and equipment.
- Participate in moving and arranging furniture and equipment as assigned, including set-up and take down of furniture and facilities for special events and meetings.
- Perform routine inspections of District facilities and execution of required maintenance repair.
- Operate various maintenance equipment and hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner; maintain tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Perform routine inspections of District facilities and execution of required maintenance repair.
- Maintain a variety of written records and reports.
- Order and stock parts and supplies as necessary.
- May assist higher level staff in specialized park maintenance duties including in the areas of aquatics, facilities maintenance, irrigation maintenance, and playground maintenance.
- Assist with special projects as required.
- Drive a District work truck throughout the District to perform assigned work.
- Perform related duties as required.
- Operations, services, and activities of a park maintenance program.
- Methods, techniques, materials and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of District parks and facilities.
- Materials, methods, terminology, and tools used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, painting, and a variety of other craft work.
- Operational characteristics of tools and equipment used in assigned maintenance activities.
- Proper procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hand and power tools.
- Principles and practices of propagating and maintaining trees, shrubs, flowers and turf.
- Basic irrigation system installation, maintenance and repair.
- Tools, techniques and procedures of tree trimming.
- Practices and procedures used in weed abatement.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
- Basic mathematics.
- Principles of lead supervision.
- Basic principles and practices of record keeping.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
- Participate in performing semi-skilled and skilled park and/or facilities maintenance work.
- Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance tools and equipment related to area of assignment.
- Perform maintenance, repair and installation of facilities, office furniture and lighting fixtures.
- Plant, propagate and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers and turf.
- Perform heavy manual labor.
- Maintain and repair irrigation systems and related components.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports and documentation.
- Follow instructions and properly apply herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the written procedures and legal mandates.
- Plan, organize, train, direct and evaluate the work of others.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Read, write and speak English at a level to satisfactorily perform the work.
- Respond to public inquiries and requests.
- Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Safely utilize various forms and sizes of ladders, including but not limited to scissor/boom lifts reaching up to heights of approximately 80 feet.
- Drive a District work truck to perform assigned work throughout the District.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and one year of experience in construction and the the maintenance and repair of facilities.
Possession of valid Class C (basic, non-commercial) California driver's license is required. Must provide a current copy of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to appointment of job.
Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age prior to appointment due to the hazards of the job, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks.
Required to take and pass a physical examination and drug screening.
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions; some exposure to loud noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, chemicals, and gases; work at various locations throughout the District; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; regular interaction with District staff, general public and other organizations; occasionally deal with dissatisfied individuals.
Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an indoor and outdoor setting; to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; to make frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; and to verbally communicate to exchange information
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NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
Before an employee is hired, they must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background checks, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen through the District's designated physician.
The Cordova Recreation & Park District reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants will be screened against the criteria outlined in this job posting, the minimum qualifications, responses to the supplemental questions, and other needs of the position. The best qualified candidates will be invited to a series of panel interviews at a date that is to be determined.
Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, please contact the assigned recruiter. Cordova Recreation & Park District is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.
Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, they are required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant’s current phone number.
All questions regarding this position should be directed to the assigned recruiter.
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
The Cordova Recreation & Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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