Temporary Park Operations Technician

Centerville-Washington Park District; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Centerville-Washington Park District is seeking Park Operations Technicians to support daily maintenance of parks, including mowing, turfgrass upkeep, playground maintenance, litter pickup, trail care, and equipment operation.

The role is outdoor, weather permitting, with some evenings and weekend shifts; it is temporary and typically through the fall season.

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to learn a wide range of operations and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to operate a variety of power hand tools safely and properly.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Continue education by attending workshops, seminars, etc.
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
• Ability to work well with others and as part of a team.
• Be able to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Pass driving and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and carries out necessary, routine maintenance and facility tasks.
• Becomes proficient in the operation of all applicable maintenance equipment.
• Assists with all aspects of day-to-day park operations as needed.
• Assists with the implementation of the strategic plan for the Park District.
• Direct involvement with technical applications such as sign construction and repair, woodworking, operation of power tools, and vehicle/equipment maintenance.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Operate power tools

Teamwork

Record keeping

Read/write instructions

Minimum supervision

Background check

Vehicle operation

Job description

Park Operations Technicians assist in the daily maintenance of all parks including but not limited to: mowing; athletic field preparation; turfgrass maintenance; playground maintenance; litter and trash pickup; hiking trail maintenance; truck and trailer operation; and fence repair.

This position may require work on evenings and weekends and is temporary, typically through the fall. The schedule is weather dependent.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 to apply
• Must have reliable transport and be insurable by park district insurance to operate vehicles

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

Park Operations Technicians carry out front-line, "in the field" work toward the goal of providing safe, clean, and well-maintained parks that deliver fun, healthy, and outstanding park experiences that connect the community with the outdoors.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

• Meet the care and maintenance expectations of community residents.
• Conduct maintenance activities in the most time and cost-effective manner possible.
• Provide input and recommendations for improvements to parks, amenities, and processes.
• Innovate and initiate better methods for conducting park and facility maintenance tasks.
• Contribute to create a collaborative work environment within the agency.
• Continually review park facility functions, including routine maintenance, park improvements, and visitor safety.

GENERAL DUTIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Organizes and carries out necessary, routine maintenance and facility tasks.
• Becomes proficient in the operation of all applicable maintenance equipment.
• Assists with all aspects of day-to-day park operations as needed.
• Assists with the implementation of the strategic plan for the Park District.
• Direct involvement with technical applications such as sign construction and repair, woodworking, operation of power tools, and vehicle/equipment maintenance.

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Willingness and ability to learn to perform a wide range of operations and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to operate a variety of power hand tools safely and properly.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Continue education by attending workshops, seminars, etc. when offered.
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
• Ability to work well with others and as part of a team.
• Be able to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Pass driving and criminal background check.

JOB FIT

• Job requires outdoor work in all types of weather.
• Communicate and enforce park rules and regulations to park users.
• Frequently, tasks are performed in dirty, dusty and wet environs.
• Required to lift objects 50 lbs. or more repeatedly.
• Correct inappropriate conduct.
• Function as a part of a productive and supportive team.
• Implementation of best management and industry practices.

IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Undertakes jobs, tasks, or similar actions without being asked.
• Volunteers to take on additional or new tasks.
• Pursues additional training and education that results in direct benefit to the park system.
• Willingness to work with different supervisors and different departments on a daily basis.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Works independently with minimal errors and defects, and infrequent need to rework task.
• Accomplishes task accurately and within time and budget allocated.
• Provides timely reports and project updates.
• Remembers instructions of job tasks without repeated instruction and checks work to meet required standards or objectives.
• Properly documents all aspects of responsibility (i.e. programs or maintenance records).
• Is a self-starter but also seeks supervisory assistance and guidance when necessary.
• Makes appropriate independent decisions. Takes initiative to act when needed.
• Contributes new ideas or improved methods to the work process.
• Volunteers information that is helpful to others.
• Complies with safety standards developed by the Park District.
• Is well organized and maintains effective methods for working efficiently.