This position performs a variety of entry level skilled duties related to the upkeep and maintenance of city buildings, recreation facilities, parks and grounds. Performs general mowing, trimming, and edging duties; may assist in framing, painting, roofing or other skilled construction and maintenance activities related to carpentry, plumbing, and electrical;
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Assists in the sprinkler line/head replacement and maintenance.
Identifies need to initiate various aspects of spraying programs related to the prevention or eradication of pests, fungus, and insects harmful to park plants, trees and shrubs; selects appropriate chemicals and combinations to accomplish task; maintains records of spraying activities; assures chemicals are properly stored and used in conformity with city, state, or federal regulations; operates spraying equipment.
Operates lawn mowing equipment; performs routine repair and lubrication, mows and trims grass, bushes, shrubs and plants; removes dead, diseased, or injured trees; stimulates healthy plant growth through custom pruning and cutting.
Performs general landscape and gardening activities; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, bushes, grass, flowers, etc. as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques using dry and liquid chemicals.
Operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as mowers, sod cutters, pruning equipment, and various hand tools; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety.
Performs seasonal duties such as winterizing sprinkler systems to avoid freezing, flushes watering systems in spring, and repairs other equipment and facilities.
Assists general cleanup, maintenance, and repair of rest rooms, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, ball fields and other facilities.
Weed control of all city owned trails and sidewalks.
Attendance is an essential function of this position.
Performs related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Some knowledge of maintenance equipment such as mowers, aerators, thatchers, trimmers, edgers etc.; landscape and sprinkler system design; flow pumps; of hazards and related safety precautions associated with equipment operations; of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and pesticides, and proper application of the same; of turf and greens management; of interpersonal communication skills.
Skilled In:
Skill in the operation of various types of light equipment such as mowers, trimmers and edgers.
Ability To:
Ability to recognize and identify common weeds and pests;
ability to recognize and identify diseases common to turf and greenery; ability to effectively apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and insects; effectively, perform various semi-skilled and skilled functions related to building maintenance.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, local agencies and the general public; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Tolerate weather extremes in the work environment; perform basic mathematical computations in reading and using various meters, gauges and related devices.
Minimum Qualifications
Certifications and/or Licensures
Must possess a valid Utah driver's license
Must be able to lift 20-50 pounds on a continual basis.
Certification through the National Arborist Association is desirable.
Pesticide/Herbicide Applicators license is desirable.
Interpersonal/Human Relation Skills
- The incumbent shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. The incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
- Interaction with others outside the City requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes. Must demonstrate the ability to build consensus, effect cooperation and participation and drive improvement changes.
Special Requirements
- Must have a valid Utah driver's license.
- Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
Physical Demands
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OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS: Heavy
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SEDENTARY LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY VERY HEAVY
Exerting up to 10 lbs occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time Exerting up to 20 lbs occasionally, 10 lbs frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree Exerting 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-25 lbs frequently, or up to 10 lbs constantly Exerting 50-100 lbs occasionally, 25-50-lbs frequently, or up to 10-20- lbs constantly Exerting over 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs frequently, or up to 20-50-lbs constantly
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks require a variety of physical activities periodically involving muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, pulling and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions. Daily local travel required in normal course of job performance. Ongoing exposure to changing weather conditions.
The employee must frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/carry more than 50-100 pounds. Crouching/kneeling, balancing, and bending/twisting may occur in the normal course of performing essential duties.
This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation. Description is not all inclusive.
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Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently is frequently exposed to wet and/o