Parks Maintenance Worker

The purpose of this classification is to perform cleaning, grounds maintenance, landscaping, and general maintenance tasks at parks and community centers in Consolidated Government parks and facilities within the guidelines of county safety policies and procedures, departmental rules and regulations, supervisor's instructions, and standing or special work orders. Works with co-workers and the general public to provide maintenance service.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of landscaping duties:plants flowers and shrubs; clears leaves, tree limbs and other debris from park areas; prunes trees, shrubs & weeds flower beds.
• Performs maintenance and construction tasks for various parks and facilities: performs light plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry repairs, etc.
• Performs general custodial duties at the facility: cleans parks, ball fields, restrooms, kitchens, locker rooms, meeting rooms, and other areas; vacuums carpets; hoses decks; scrubs and waxes floors; dusts; washes windows; empties trash; and sets ups and tears down staging, chairs, tables, bleachers, etc. for meetings, classes, tournaments, and events.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, parts and supplies: gathers supplies and equipment to complete work assignments; transports supplies to and from work site; initiates orders for materials and equipment needed; and maintains related documentation.
• Operates or uses a Consolidated Government-owned vehicle, and various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.