Temporary/ Seasonal Parks Technician

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in the development, repair and maintenance of City-owned park facilities.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR ACTIVITIES

1. Perform repairs and preventative maintenance tasks on City-owned Park facilities, including, but not limited to painting and other carpentry repairs.
2. Perform repairs and preventative maintenance of City-owned trails and pathways, including enhancing/restoring tread and drainage works, brush cutting, signage, snow removal, etc.
3. Performs maintenance of City-owned grounds, flower beds and landscaping.
4. Assists with implementation of the City's Integrated Pest Management Plan, which could include the use of hazardous chemicals
5. Helps build small works projects at Park facilities.
6. Operates a variety of hand and power tools used in the course of construction and maintenance of park and trail facilities.
7. Performs other duties as directed by Parks Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Four years experience cleaning, maintaining and/or constructing Park facilities.
• Four years experience developing and maintaining trails and pathways.
• Experience with the control of invasive species preferred.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Requires the ability to maintain a positive working relationship with others.

DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES

As the employee gains knowledge and skills, the level of supervision will move from daily, specific direction to irregular, general direction. Duties are a moderate source of potential liability to the City. Follows policies and procedures. Low budget authority at unit level. Decisions are reviewed by the Parks Superintendent.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

None.

EXTERNAL VISIBILITY/CONTACT

Moderate frequency of contact with the general public and key service personnel. Infrequent contact with key City personnel and government officials at public meetings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

High frequency of exposure to adverse weather conditions and moderate frequency of exposure to hazardous working situations. Involves frequent physical effort in lifting or moving equipment between 30-40 pounds and working in awkward or confined positions with tools or equipment. On call duty and overtime may be required.