Description

Essential Duties:   

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks to construct, repair and maintain park grounds and facilities.
• Maintains daily records on equipment, chemicals, and supplies used on work assignments and daily time sheets.
• Mows and trims grass, trees and shrubs using hand and power tools, hand and riding mowers; seeds and fertilizes grass areas; weeds garden areas.  
• Rakes and hauls leaves using rakes and leaf blowers, moves dirt, mulch, and rocks as instructed. Operates heavy equipment, i.e. front end loader, dump truck, skid steer.  
• Plants new trees, as well as prunes and trims new and existing trees to promote healthy growth, utilizing chain saws and various small grooming tools.  In addition, cuts and cleans dead trees and brush as specified.
• Utilizes various carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry and mechanical skills in the restoration and maintenance of newly constructed and existing park and recreation facilities and equipment.
• Cleans shelters, restrooms, and other park and golf facilities, replenishes supplies, makes minor repairs and mops as necessary. Notifies supervisor of more significant issues to be addressed.
•  Transports necessary materials and personnel, loads and unloads vehicles with a variety of equipment, tools and materials to be used for maintenance repair and construction activities.
•  Performs repairs on maintenance equipment and routine maintenance such as greasing, oiling and sharpening blades on a periodic basis.
• May perform the duties of other maintenance personnel as necessary due to excessive workloads, temporary absences or emergencies, and as needed.
•  Seasonal weekend and holiday work required.
• Performs snow removal activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL I - GRADE 109: A minimum of one (1) year experience involving maintenance, repair and construction activities or equivalent.  Demonstrated proficiency in the use, service and repair of various grounds care equipment such as mowers, weed whips, tractors and service vehicles. Six (6) month probation/break-in period.

 LEVEL II - GRADE 110: Promotion to the second tier will be based on proficiency of skills gained, job performance, and supervisor approval. All the following licenses, certifications, and professional development must be obtained before moving to a Grade 110 and maintained throughout duration of employment:

•  Possession of Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certificate. 
•  Possession of certificate of completion from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group S190/S130 coursework including the necessary fieldwork, or equivalent, as approved by the Department Head.    
• Completion of 12 hours of webinars, trainings, or seminars on natural area management tools, such as prescribed fire, native or invasive species identification, ecology, or natural trail construction as approved by Supervisor.   
•  Maintained Possession of Commercial Pesticide Applicator License from State of Michigan.  
• Documented completion of  three classes or equivalent in the following fields, as approved by Supervisor:
•   Welding 
• Carpentry 
• Plumbing / Pipe Fitting o
• Electrical  o  
• Small Engine Repair o  
• Pumps / Motors o  
• HVAC o  
• Heavy Equipment Operation  
•  Demonstrated proficiency in the use, service, and repair of maintenance equipment such as chainsaws, off-road vehicles, sprayers, tractors, and service vehicles. 
•  Proficiency in communication and computer skills.

Requirements

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

• Adaptability, fluidity in situations to move between tasks and requirements.   
• Previous experience in maintenance, repair or construction, preferably with parks and recreation or similar operation. 
•  Experience leading seasonal employees working in the field. 
• Ability to safely use and maintain (and train seasonal staff to safely use and maintain) chain saws, brush blades, herbicide applicators, and other field equipment.   
•  Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and procedure for equipment. 
•  Good communication skills and ability to foster teamwork. 
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid Michigan Chauffer License is required. Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate (Category 6 – Right of Way) for the State of Michigan and a Certified Pool Operators license within 6 months from date of employment.