Parks & Facilities Maintenance Worker II

City of Pleasant Hill, MO; Pleasant Hill (MO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

City of Pleasant Hill, MO is seeking a Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker II to perform maintenance in city parks and facilities, focusing on grounds, playgrounds, ballfields, and related areas under supervision.

Starting wage is $16.00 to $19.00 per hour, with benefits including health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, paid vacation and sick leave, plus a LAGERS retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain basic first aid/CPR certification within 180 days.
• Ability to obtain Chemical/Pesticide applicators license within 180 days.
• May be required to obtain a valid Class B Commercial License.
• Skills in operating a variety of light duty maintenance equipment including tractors zero-turn mowers, chainsaws and weed-eaters.
• Ability to understand, analyze and implement ideas and concepts.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with the public, fellow employees, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Prepares parks and facilities daily for users (Clean restrooms, remove trash, etc)
• Act as City Arborist, conducting tree inventories as well as planting, watering, pruning, and removals
• Provide Landscape care including planting and maintaining shrubs, perennials, annual flower displays, mulching, weed control, and irrigation systems.
• Responsible for the lawncare of City Parks, ballfields and facilities. Working to improve the health, quality and appearance of the lawns
• Conduct Playground and park inspections and evaluations and conducts the necessary maintenance to ensure the safety of park and facility users
• Relates parks and facilities issues to supervisor
• Operates equipment safely and efficiently
• Removes snow and ice from city facilities during winter months
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Skills

First aid/CPR

Pesticide license

Commercial license

Equipment operation

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker II

Department: Parks & Facilities

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Grade: 18

Supervisor: Parks & Facilities Director

Created/Updated: 2/20/2020

Summary of Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Parks and Facilities Supervisor, performs all maintenance duties and is charged with the general upkeep of the City parks and facilities with a specific emphasis on Park grounds, i.e. lawns, landscaping, playgrounds, ballfields etc.

Example of duties

• Prepares parks and facilities daily for users (Clean restrooms, remove trash, etc)
• Act as City Arborist, conducting tree inventories as well as planting, watering, pruning, and removals
• Provide Landscape care including planting and maintaining shrubs, perennials, annual flower displays, mulching, weed control, and irrigation systems.
• Responsible for the lawncare of City Parks, ballfields and facilities. Working to improve the health, quality and appearance of the lawns
• Conduct Playground and park inspections and evaluations and conducts the necessary maintenance to ensure the safety of park and facility users
• Relates parks and facilities issues to supervisor
• Operates equipment safely and efficiently
• Removes snow and ice from city facilities during winter months
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Desirable Minimum Qualifications

An acceptable combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Must be able to obtain basic first aid/CPR certification within 180 days
• Must be able to obtain a Chemical/Pesticide applicators license within 180 days
• May be required to obtain a valid class B Commercial License
• Skills in operating a variety of light duty maintenance equipment including tractors zero-turn mowers, chainsaws and weed-eaters
• Ability to understand, analyze and implement ideas and concepts
• Ability to establish good working relationships with the public, fellow employees, and supervisors.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in the field of parks and facilities or other related field required

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Environment & Hazards

• Conditions: Works in all weather, extreme heat/cold, and rapid temperature changes.
• Noise: Very loud; requires shouting to be heard at times.
• Hazards: Moving parts and vehicles, electricity, heights, and chemicals.

Lifting & Physical Force

• Frequent: Lift 25 lbs floor-to-waist; push/pull 25lbs horizontally.
• Occasional: Lift 50 lbs floor-to-shoulder (up to 45 in); carry 50 lbs up to 100 ft.
• Actions: Grip, climb, reach (forward/overhead), bend, crouch, and kneel.

Vision & Operations

• Vision: Clear enough to check work quality and inspect facilities.

Starting wage of $16.00 - $19.00/hr is dependent on experience and skills. The City provides a generous benefit program including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and paid vacation and sick leave. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City provides a LAGERS L-6 retirement plan with no employee contributions.