Parks Maintenance Specialist

Employment Type: Full-time Wage: $20-$23 DOE

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Summary Parks operations. Coordinates and oversees all activities that will fall in the parks and cemetery areas. Takes initiative to aid in other areas of the department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and schedules projects and maintenance items in the Public Works Department
• Coordinates and reviews the work of maintenance workers assigned to parks and cemetery grounds-keeping
• Installs and maintains the irrigation systems throughout the parks cemetery and all other facilities of the City
• Assists in the design installation and maintenance of municipal parks open spaces trails and cemetery
• Performs landscaping and groundskeeping work as needed to maintain attractive environs
• Prepares facilities for youth sports activities and other recreational programs/events
• Oversees contractors work relating to parks improvements and repairs
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of equipment vehicles and tools
• Monitors operations for compliance with safety standards
• Assists staff in cemetery maintenance and the digging of graves
• Provides recommendations for the purchasing of equipment and supplies for the department
• Assists community members in organizing service projects in the city
• Aids in the preparation of parks and cemetery budgets and helps monitor departments expenses
• Assists with storm water snow removal utility repairs and road maintenance
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Serves as crew leader for parks staff. Coordinates with Recreation Supervisor to ensure parks and the cemetery are properly maintained and set up for public use. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring training and terminating employees; directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience including 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• Associate degree in related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possession of or to be able to obtain a Non-commercial Pesticide Applicators license is desirable
• Must have a current Utah Drivers License (Commercial Drivers License preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Working conditions and physical demands that relate directly to the essential job duties and responsibilities to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. While performing these duties the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions toxic chemicals and fumes. The noise level in the environment is typically moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals to perform these essential functions.

Required Experience:

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