Park Maintenance Worker - City of McPherson

Park Maintenance Worker

City of McPherson Park Department

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Park Supervisor, the Park Maintenance Worker is a non-exempt position under FLSA. This position assists with the maintenance of city parks and facilities, performs mowing duties, and maintains department equipment. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, effective communication, and public relation skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Performs repairs and maintenance to park buildings and shelters;

· Responsible for the management, cleanliness and maintenance of the city’s greenhouse.

· Responsible for the design, layout, and care of the city’s flowerbeds and shrubs;

· Responsible for the application of chemicals, including insecticides, growth regulators, and

fertilizers to plans;

· Orders flowers, seeds, bulbs, and plants;

· Along with the Park Supervisor, orders greenhouse supplies;

· May perform data entry and designs spreadsheets for the department;

· Purchases department supplies and maintain inventory;

· Responsible for the repairs and maintenance of playground equipment and picnic tables;

· Responsible for painting, washing, waxing, and moving of picnic tables or park benches;

· Responsible for the maintenance of department vehicles and equipment;

· Performs landscaping and tree trimming;

· Performs mowing duties;

· Performs irrigation repairs;

· Responsible for the repairs and maintenance of city fencing, including split rail and chain link;

· Operates department equipment, including trucks, mowers, and hand tools;

· Performs tree removal from city grounds;

· Performs snow removal from city sidewalks and other areas as assigned;

· Plants, maintains and removes plant material from beds through-out the city;

· Follows department policies and procedures;

· Follows safety procedures and practices.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

· Responsible for maintenance of department trucks, tractors, pumps, and small engines;

· Checks Lakeside cabin and the Community Building for cleanliness and supplies;

· Performs mowing, edging, and painting duties;

· Operates Street Department equipment, including dump trucks and loaders;

· Assists with snow removal from city sidewalks and facilities during inclement weather;

· Assists with the removal of dead animals from streets and parks;

· Assists with a wild animal and mosquito control;

· Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

Classification

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FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

ADA: APPLICABLE

FMLA: ELIGIBLE

KPERS: ELIGIBLE

OSHA:

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

CONFINED SPACES

WORKING CONDITIONS:

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

ADVERSE WEATHER

MANUAL LABOR

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience is required. The employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months to one year of employment.

Education: A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required. Continuing education in a related field is expected. This employee will be required to possess a valid Kansas Commercial Driver’s License (C.D.L.) within 6 months of employment unless there is an exception granted by the City Commission) and have and maintain a good driving record. This employee may be required to possess or obtain within one year of hire the following certifications. Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification, Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification, Pesticide Applicator Certifications (1D, 2,3A, 3B, 3C, 5, 9A).

Technical Skills: An employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and thorough knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques. The ability to maintain city flowers and shrubs is required. Furthermore, a thorough knowledge of horticulture, plant and shrub maintenance, fertilizer, and pesticide applications is also required. Working knowledge of mathematics and computers is expected. This employee must be able to operate greenhouse furnaces, evaporative coolers, sprayers, misters, domestic fertilizer injectors, greenhouse alarms, irrigation controllers, soil sterilizers, hedge trimmers, tillers, small tractors, mowers, hand tools, weed eaters, trucks, chain saws, computers, printers, and other department equipment. The ability to follow department policies and procedures, and to read and interpret written instructions, reports, and manuals is required. Must follow safety procedures at all times.

Problem Solving: Independent problem solving is involved in this position. This employee encounters problems with mechanical greenhouse malfunctions, insects, plant diseases, vandalism to city flowerbeds, and weather delays.

Decision Making: Independent decision-making is involved in this position. This employee makes decisions about designing city flowerbeds, ordering plant materials and greenhouse supplies, use of chemicals and fertilizers, prioritizing daily assignments, and performing daily duties in the safest and most efficient manner.

Supervision: This employee works with occasional supervision from Public Lands and Facilities Director and Park Supervisor. This employee exercises supervision over part-time, temporary, or seasonal subordinate personnel.

Financial Accountability: This employee is responsible for the safe operation of department equipment. This employee does have the authority to purchase necessary supplies. This employee does not participate in the annual budget process.

Personal Relations: Daily contact with the general public, co-workers, and supervisory personnel are expected.

Working Conditions: Some adverse working conditions exist within this position. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, heavy equipment, excessive noise, work in confined spaces, heights, and all types of weather conditions are expected.

Physical Requirements: Manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects, bending, kneeling, extensive walking, and the ability to operate departmental equipment are required daily in this position.

***The specific statements shown in this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job