Parks Maintenance Worker

City Of Newton; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Newton is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker in Newton, KS. The role involves manual labor in maintenance and construction of city parks and cemetery-related facilities. You will operate a range of tools and equipment under supervision, performing tasks from repairs to groundskeeping to ensure safe, welcoming public spaces.

Requires physical robustness, ability to follow procedures, and a valid driver’s license. Prior experience is preferred; high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months grounds maintenance or related experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and paints park amenities and facilities.
• Mows turf, trims, and edges within assigned areas.
• Trimming and removing trees.
• Planting trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
• Maintaining park facilities and equipment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Tree trimming

Lawn chemicals

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Dump truck

Generator

Welding equipment

Job description

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Parks Maintenance Worker

Full Time Park, Newton, KS, US

Salary Range: $21.17 To $22.46 Hourly

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Park Supervisor, the Park Maintenance Worker will provide reliable services to the citizens of Newton by performing semi-skilled and unskilled work in maintenance and construction tasks on city property. Primary responsibilities involve providing exceptional public service to the community. The Park Maintenance Worker will value integrity, service, teamwork, dedication, vision and will be someone who cares and takes pride in their work. The duties are manual labor assignments using hand tools, power tools, and light to medium equipment. Daily assignments will follow prescribed policies and procedures and be carried out under general supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Repairs and paints park amenities and facilities
• Mows turf, trims, and edges within assigned areas of the city
• Trimming and removing trees
• Planting trees, shrubs, and flower beds
• Removing debris from under bridges and along waterways
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing playground equipment
• Assists in the sale and layout of grave sites; shows sites
• Opens and closes graves as necessary
• Assists the public with locating grave sites
• Maintains roadways within cemeteries
• Maintains structures such as mausoleum, columbarium, shelters, shops, offices, and fencing
• Performs general cemetery maintenance such as stone leveling and grounds maintenance
• Cleaning restrooms and park grounds; removing vandalism
• Maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment and facilities
• Operating a variety of trucks, pesticide sprayers, backhoe, mowers, and light tractors
• Assisting in minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs and concrete work
• Prepares park facilities as needed and sets up for festivals or events
• Repairs waterlines and sprinklers
• Picks up and dumps trash; cleans shop; manage weeds and pests
• General knowledge, skills and equipment operation
• Recognize and correct deficiencies in facility structure, amenities and equipment

Marginal Functions:

• Installs, maintains, repairs, and removes holiday decorations
• Assists in the training of seasonal staff
• Performs fabrication and repair welding
• Performs snow removal
• Other duties deemed necessary or required.

Position Requirements:

Experience: Preferred at least 6 months of grounds maintenance, equipment operation, or facilities maintenance experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees are expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after six months in this position.

Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational experience required with an additional preference for post high school education.

Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver’s License is required. Additional education or certification as approved or determined by the department head could result in a regular stipend to employee’s salary.

Qualifications/Skills : Knowledge of small equipment operation and maintenance and lawn chemicals. The ability to operate a backhoe, dump truck, generator, water pump, welder, and other related equipment. Knowledge of handheld power tools and ability to make adjustments to small equipment. Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions. Ability to work independently or under close supervision. Ability to read and understand manuals, safety guides and instructions.

Problem Solving : Limited problem solving is a factor in this position. Assignments follow prescribed policies and procedures.

Decision Making : Limited decision making is a factor in this position. Assignments follow prescribed policies and procedures.

Accountability : Employee is accountable for the tools and equipment used on the job. Employee may work with little to no direct supervision.

Communication: All forms of communication are a requirement of this position, including verbal, written, and electronic. This communication shall include peer to peer, peer to supervisor, and peer to customer.

Personal Relations : Continual contact with other city personnel and the public. Relations with the public are important.

Supervisory Responsibilities : May be requested to lead seasonal staff from time to time.

Working Conditions : Manual labor is required, adverse weather conditions and working with pesticides are factors in this position. Exposure to equipment, noise, hazardous chemicals, and all types of weather conditions. The worker walks on uneven terrain and surfaces that may be slick from rain, ice, snow and oil.

Physical Requirements : The Park Maintenance Worker’s physical job demands include occasional maximum lift of 100 lbs from floor to 18 inches; occasional maximum lift of 50 lbs floor to 45 inches; occasional maximum lift of 40 lbs waist to overhead; occasional maximum carry 50 lbs 100 feet; occasional maximum push/pull force of 20 lbs; occasional maximum vertical pull force of 65 lbs; occasional maximum grip force 60 lbs; frequent maximum grip force 20 lbs; occasional climb up to 25’ ht, various ladders; frequent forward reach; occasional overhead reach; frequent bend; frequent bend/crouch; occasional crouch/kneel; frequent hand coordination; frequent foot coordination; frequent neck rotation; frequent balance; constant sitting; frequent standing and frequent walking. See Job Analysis for details.

PDC Level: Heavy

This description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.