Park Maintenance Worker - City of McPherson

Park Maintenance Worker

Department: Public Lands & Facilities

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting with the maintenance of city parks and facilities, performs mowing duties and maintains department equipment for the City of McPherson.

Job Competencies and Essential Job Functions

Pay: Hourly range from $17.44 - $25.09

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule, shift assignments, and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

· Performs repairs and maintenance to park buildings and shelters

· Manages, cleans and maintains the city’s greenhouse

· Designs, creates the layout, and maintains care of the city’s flowerbeds and shrubs

· Applies chemicals, including insecticides, growth regulators, and fertilizers to plants

· Purchases department supplies and maintains inventory

· Assumes responsibility for the repair and maintenance of playground equipment and picnic tables

· Paints, washes, waxes, and moves picnic tables

· Maintains the department vehicles and equipment

· Performs landscaping, tree trimming, mowing duties and irrigation repairs

· Repairs and maintains the city fencing, including split rail and chain link

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

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

· Maintains department trucks, tractors, pumps and small engines

· Assists with the removal of dead animals from the parks and mosquito control

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

· Enforces compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

· Performs other duties as assigned

· Complies with all organizational and departmental policies

· Operates required equipment/tools

· Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information (oral, written, or electronic)

· Consistent and reliable attendance is required; employees must report to work regularly, on time, and in accordance with their assigned schedule

Position Requirements and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Continuing education in related field

· One year of similar or related experience

Licenses / Certifications:

· Valid state driver’s license and maintain a good driving record

· Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), Pesticide Applicator Certifications (1D, 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 5, 9A) or ability to obtain within one year of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Thorough knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques

· Ability to maintain city flowers and shrubs

· Thorough knowledge of horticulture, plant and shrub maintenance, fertilizer and pesticide applications

· Strong time management and prioritization

· Independent work capability

· Quick decision-making and sound judgment

· Project and priority management

· Strong communication and problem-solving skills

· Proficiency in math, spelling, computer use, and calculators

· Professional and courteous demeanor

· High attention to detail