Parks Maintenance Aide I/II (temporary part time)

City of Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No benefits

Job summary

The City of Davis is seeking a Maintenance Aide I/II – Parks Maintenance to support upkeep of parks, playgrounds, landscaped areas and facilities. The role requires manual labor, basic safety knowledge and the ability to work outdoors, including weekends and some evenings.

This temporary part-time position offers limited benefits and requires a California driver’s license, 18+ years of age, and the ability to read and write at an appropriate level. Place of work is in City parks and civic spaces.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have education or training that ensures reading and writing ability.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of basic safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain basic landscaping in recreation, civic and play areas.
• Assist with irrigation system repairs by manual labor.
• Operate small power tools such as hedge clippers, weed eaters and trimmers.
• Perform grounds cleaning, porter services and pickup of waste.
• Assist with maintenance of athletic fields.
• Drive vehicles to transport materials and equipment as required.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the public.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Reading & writing

Public interaction

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MAINTENANCE AIDE I/II – Parks Maintenance (CSS IV)

Department: Parks & Community Services

Hours: Approximately 20 - 40 hours/week (1000 hours maximum per fiscal year)

Wages: $16.55-$18.27/hourly

Status: Temporary Part Time, No benefits. General work hours vary, and candidates must be available to work on weekends and occasional evenings as assigned. Applicants will be screened according to experience most relevant to this position. Those most qualified will be invited to an individual or group interview.

Definition

Maintenance Aides perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance and upkeep of parks, playgrounds, landscaped areas, irrigation systems, civic spaces, sports fields and public facilities while under supervision of the Park Maintenance Workers, Lead Workers and Supervisors.

Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain basic landscaping in recreation, civic and play areas.
• Assist with irrigation system repairs by manual labor.
• Operate small power tools, such as hedge clippers, weed eaters and trimmers.
• Perform general porter services and grounds cleaning, including picking up waste, rubbish and paper.
• Assist with planting, watering, weeding, trimming, renovation, and fertilization of lawns, shrubs, trees and flower beds. Spade and otherwise cultivate ground around plants and shrubs.
• Rake leaves, clean walkways, fields, courts and other facilities; load trimmings on trucks.
• Assist with maintenance and preparation of athletic fields.
• Drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools and equipment as required; clean and maintain park maintenance equipment.
• Assist in moving and installing park and recreation equipment such as bleachers, backstops and playground equipment.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and the publicusing principles of good customer service.
• May be assigned to parks, greenbelts, downtown and/or sports fields.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid California Class C driver's license.
• Must have formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of work safety.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and creativity in the job position.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and communication with co-workers, other City staff and community members.

Knowledge of

Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in park maintenance work. Principles and practices of work safety. Basic construction and repair methods. Familiarity or knowledge of basic customer service skills and techniques is highly desirable.

Ability to

Perform heavy manual labor. On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules, identify and locate equipment, remember equipment location. Learn to operate a variety of small power tools. Understand and follow oral, and written instructions. Ability to demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills is desirable. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Staff should be prepared to work an outdoor setting. Staff are required to wear a mask/face covering and should be prepared to demonstrate physical social distancing standards in line with current guidelines and requirements to keep all staff and community members safe.

Experience and Training

Must be at least 18 years of age, and have education equivalent to completion of high school

Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an active position requiring the ability to Intermittently sit, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; lift or carry weight of 75 pounds or less; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate; visual acuity to oversee projects, and make observations. Work is done outdoors, with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, pollens, smoke and slip hazards when near water. Must be able to exercise appropriate caution when working in or near parks, greenbelts and pedestrian or traffic areas.

FINAL FILING DATE

By the closing date or once the first 50 qualified applications are received. Applicants will be notified via email of their application status.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Davis encourages applications from qualified women and minorities. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or sexual preference.

NOTES

Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and the provisions are subject to change. According to the Federal Reform and Control Act, the City of Davis is required to hire only U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

If you require accommodation during any phase of this recruitment process, please contact theHuman Resources office at [phone] or TDD(530)757-5666.

The City of Davis has a no smoking policy for all city facilities.