BPRW Parks Grounds Maintenance Specialist

This position is responsible for maintenance of all City parks and the grounds of all public properties . In addition this position may be responsible for maintenance and repair projects of other City facilities as directed.

Union Affiliation:American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Pay Grade 15:$27.81 - $30.99 Hourly
Remote Tier 1:Zero(0) days remote/week

• Carries out aspects of mowing including but not limited to groomed mowing specialized and roadside mowing trimming and conservation area mowing;
• Assists General Maintenance Foreman in supervising training scheduling and inspecting work performed by the seasonal mowing crew;
• Performs and ensures proper functioning of irrigation systems including trouble shooting and/or conducting minor repairs as necessary.
• Performs maintenance and installation of park amenities including but not limited to playgrounds benches trash receptacles bike racks fencing monuments flagpoles etc.
• Assists in performing scheduling assigning preventative maintenance on equipment including the replacement/sharpening of blades belts and other wear items on turf maintenance equipment troubleshooting issues with small engine equipment performing simple repairs;
• Performs welding and metal fabrication work to include but not limited to playground repair mowing deck and other implement repair cutting with oxy-acetylene torches welding by MIG or with ARC.
• Performs graffiti removal including but not limited to sandblasting replacement of vandalized material sanding painting chemical removal of damage power washing etc.
• Performs landscape construction including but not limited to installation maintenance and repair of all turf areas. Install maintain and repair surface water collections and basic storm water systems present in parks.
• Carries out all aspects of beach maintenance including but not limited to beach combing waste removal wood removal and beach erosion mitigation.
• Carries out all turf management duties including seeding fertilizing rolling aerating and top dressing for all City park turf areas.
• Performs playground work including but not limited to monthly inspections installation repair removal etc. Inspections performed in accordance with National Playground Safety Inspection standards.
• Installs and maintains all parks athletic fields using a transit and other related equipment to prepare all appropriate turf surfaces and markings for athletic fields for scheduled athletic events including softball football lacrosse baseball soccer volleyball etc.
• Performs landscape construction to include installation maintenance and repair of drainage and irrigation systems and grading soil.
• Carries out maintenance on park roadways parking lots walkways and bike paths. drainage repair fence installation and repair (chain link welded wire post and beam stockade guardrail etc.) grading barrier installation and removal ensuring compliance with ADA.
• Collects and removes all trash from all park properties.
• Operates equipment including but not limited to specialized implements trucks and tractors. Performs daily weekly and monthly service checks and basic maintenance tasks on all equipment used including tractors implements and vehicles. Works with Equipment Maintenance Division to ensure this equipment is serviced and maintained in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Performs all aspects of parks sign maintenance including but not limited to fabrication Dig-Safe notification installation and repair..
• Plows and removes snow from walkways bike paths parking areas and outdoor skating rinks located in parks or other properties managed by Parks and Recreation or properties for which Parks and Recreation has contracted with for snow removal;
• Carries out all aspects of outdoor skating rinks (parks and other properties as directed) including but not limited to water system preparation site preparation layout flooding resurfacing installation and removal of City owned commercial rink systems and snow removal.
• Safely operates skill saws generators Sawzalls hammer drills jackhammers table saw radial arm saw chop saw hole shooter drills transit hammers sledge tape measure scaffolding ladders etc.

• Performs tasks associated with special events occurring throughout the City including but not limited to crowd and traffic control installation of temporary fencing monitoring and documenting sound levels ensuring vendor registration and general set up and break down.
• Carries out special work detail requests from outside departments and other local City entities as directed.
• Responds appropriately to public inquiries regarding parks infrastructure.
• Completes written forms to document time and materials used for projects equipment and equipment maintenance. Maintains records of inventory parts for equipment types of materials used etc.
• Acts as Ambassador for the City carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful professional manner.
• Assist in the provision of cost and material estimates on building construction projects turf projects roadway projects etc.
• May provide direction to contractors working on buildings grounds and other park and City infrastructure.
• Act as Grounds and Cemetery Manager in in their absence.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Ability to actively support City diversity equity and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years experience in general landscape construction/turf maintenance/management with experience in seedbed preparation required.
• Background in landscape construction with knowledge of irrigation system installation and repair preferred.
• Four years experience using commercial riding lawn-mowing equipment required.
• Ability to act independently with little or no supervision.

• Ability to maintain professional appearance while engaging in field work by refraining from any use of profanity inappropriate language or inappropriate behavior required.

• Ability to provide direction and/or work with contractors volunteers and temporary employees.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Experience using a pick-up or one-ton truck with front snowplow preferred.
• Operate all Parks equipment in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate Agricultural Style tractors backhoe front-end loader chain saws and other power tools and equipment.
• Utilize personal safety equipment in accordance with all VOSHA and department policies and procedures.
• Must interact with the public in a respectful and professional manner at all times.
• May be required to obtain and maintain Playground Safety Inspector Certification.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds as directed.
• Ability to work evenings weekends and holidays.

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The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation race color national origin place of birth ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status crime victim status veteran status disability HIV positive status or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

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