Under general supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in the care and maintenance of parks, playing fields and other landscaped and recreation areas; performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair to park facilities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF CLASS:Incumbents report to the Parks Superintendent and are expected to perform the full range of landscape and semi-skilled facility maintenance duties in an assigned area.
(Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions).- Mows, trims, edges, fertilizes, and waters parks, playing fields and other landscaped areas.
- Weeds, prunes, mulches, fertilizes, and sprays trees, plants, and shrubbery.
- Prepares soil for planting; seeds and re-sods lawn areas.
- Plants trees, seedlings, and shrubs.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains irrigation systems.
- Adjusts, repairs, and replaces timing mechanisms.
- Inspects assigned areas.
- Corrects or reports safety hazards.
- Cleans and maintains park grounds, athletic fields, campsites, paved areas, and paths.
- Grooms and prepares ball fields and other park facilities for public use.
- Mixes and applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
- Maintains and performs repair work on a variety of park and camp facilities and equipment.
- Builds concrete forms and assists with finishing work.
- Maintains basic records of activities and repairs.
- Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including hand and power mowers, tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, hoes, brooms, and other tools.
- Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (KSAs are the attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or training).
Knowledge of- the use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power landscaping tools and equipment;
- safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work;
- shop mathematics;
- record keeping practices
- methods and techniques of planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning, and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground cover, plants, shrubs, hedges, and trees;
- soil preparation and enrichment;
- techniques for maintaining landscaped areas; and
- painting, plumbing, concrete, and carpentry methods, tools, and techniques.
Skill and Ability to- make accurate arithmetic calculations;
- understand and follow oral and written directions;
- prepare basic records and reports of work performed;
- work without close supervision in standard work situations;
- contribute effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities;
- maintain a variety of landscaped areas;
- use and perform basic maintenance on various hand and power tools and equipment;
- use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; and
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:General horticultural or landscape maintenance experience preferred.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must hold valid State of Nevada Driver’s License. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Strength and mobility to work in a typical park maintenance setting, including operating hand and power tools. Stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing, and working in confined or awkward spaces. Strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds with proper equipment. Vision to read printed materials. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone.
In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed under the following conditions.
Most work is performed outside with exposure to extreme weather conditions including heat, rain, snow, cold, and wind. Frequent exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and odors. Potential exposure to dangerous chemicals, cleaning solvents, paints, and unpleasant materials. Occasional work in confined areas. Work may need to be performed alone and may be done in isolated geographic areas.
