Public Works Tech Street ,Water, Wastewater, Park - City of Park City

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Public Works Hiring Incentives
Signing Bonus - $2,500
Signing Bonus with CDL - $3,000
Signing Bonus with Water/Wastewater Certifications - $5,000

Public Works Tech (Water, Streets, Wastewater) or Park Tech

Park City is growing – come grow with us! We are adding three new positions to our Public Works Department - Water/Wastewater Tech, Street Tech and Park Tech.

We are seeking dependable individuals with strong mechanical aptitude, experience operating equipment (trucks, mowers, tractors, hand tools, power tools) and experience in the maintenance of streets, parks, or water systems to fill these positions.

The job descriptions are listed below.  Must be 18 years of age or older. Pre-employment physical and drug screen, valid Kansas Driver’s License are required for all positions.  

The City offers competitive wages and an exceptional benefit package.

 Salary Ranges:

Water/WasteWater Tech I, Street Tech I, Park Tech I – 13.76 to 22.54

Exceptional benefit package that includes:

o   Health insurance where the City pays 100% of the premium

o   City funded Health Reimbursement Account to offset insurance deductible, coinsurance, and copays

o   Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, LegalShield, AFLAC

o   KPERS Retirement and KPERS 457 Deferred Compensation

o   Vacation, Sick Leave and 11 paid Holidays

o   Training Opportunities and College Tuition Reimbursement

o   On-site fitness facility

o   Wellness Initiatives that includes discounted membership to YMCA or area fitness clubs

o   Employee Assistance Program to provide counseling and education to employees and their families

 

PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I

       

POSITION SUMMARY

 Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Parks, the Park Maintenance Technician I is a non-exempt position under FLSA.  This position is responsible for the maintenance of city parks, performs mowing duties, and maintains department equipment. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and effective communication and public relation skills.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 ·   Responsible for the maintenance of park equipment;

·   Performs mowing duties;

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

·   Sprays weeds and grass to maintain fence lines;

·   Maintains trees in park and city grounds;

·   Sprays to control poison ivy;

·   Responsible for the maintenance of the city swimming pool;

·   Maintains sanitary supplies at Community Building;

·   Cleans and removes trash and debris from city parks;

·   Responsible for the maintenance of shelter houses and picnic tables;

·   Plants and cares for flowers at park and City Hall;

·   Cuts and trims bushes and trees;

·   Assists with snow removal during inclement weather;

·   Assists with Christmas decorations and flags;

·   Follows department policies and procedures;

·   Follows safety procedures and practices;

·   Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

·   Assists Public Works Department as required.

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

Education: A high school diploma or GED is required or must be obtained within six months of employment. This position requires a valid Kansas Driver’s License.

 

Technical Skills: A working knowledge of equipment operation including weedeaters, power mowers and chainsaws. This employee must be able to operate trucks, mowers, hand tools, power tools, weed eaters, and other department equipment. The ability to judge distances accurately, to clean department equipment, to follow department policies, and to read and interpret written instructions, maps, and manuals is required. This employee should possess a strong mechanical.

 

Problem Solving: Limited problem solving is involved in this position. This employee encounters problems with equipment malfunctions, and adverse weather. Serious problems are reported to the Superintendent of Parks.

 

Decision Making: Restricted decision making is involved in this position. This employee makes decisions about performing necessary repairs, and performing daily duties in the safest and most efficient manner.

 

Supervision:  This position works with direct supervision from the Park Maintenance Technician II, and exercises very limited supervision over seasonal subordinate personnel.

 

Financial Accountability: This employee is responsible for the safe operation of department equipment, but does not participate in the annual budget process.

 

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

 

Working Conditions: Adverse working conditions exist within this position. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, heavy machinery, excessive noise, heights, and adverse weather is expected. This employee is exposed to accident cuts, needles, and other potentially infectious materials while performing park maintenance duties, removing trash and debris, and cleaning restrooms and swimming pools.

 

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

                                                                                   

 PUBLIC WORKS TECH I (Water, Streets & Wastewater)

 Under the supervision of the Supervisor of the Public Works Division assigned, the Public Works Tech I is a non-exempt position under FLSA. This employee assists with the maintenance and repairs to city streets, parks and utilities. This employee performs manual labor, and should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and effective public relation and communication skills.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 ·     Assists reading meters

·     Assists in road borings

·     Performs street patching and sealing duties;

·     Repairs potholes and utility cuts;

·     Installs and maintains traffic signs, barricades, and traffic cones;

·     Flags traffic at construction and street maintenance projects;

·     Inspects, maintains, and repairs department vehicles and equipment;

·     Maintains safety on the job;

·     Assists with street maintenance and repairs;

·     Operates department light duty equipment including lawn mowers, weed eaters and sprayers;

·     Performs loading and unloading duties;

·     Cuts and removes trees;

·     Assists with snow removal during inclement weather;

·     Assists with the maintenance of traffic lights;

·     Follows department policies and procedures;

·     Follows safety procedures and practices;

·     Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

 

     MARGINAL FUNCTIONS                                                         

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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

 

Education: A high school diploma or GED is required or must be obtained within six months of employment. This position requires a valid Kansas Driver’s License.

 

Technical Skills: A working knowledge of department equipment maintenance and repairs, mechanics, traffic signs and markings, and mathematics is required. This employee must be able to operate mowers, weed eaters, hand tools, loaders, trucks, and other department equipment. The ability to judge distances accurately, to maintain department equipment, to follow department policies, and to read and interpret written instructions, maps, manuals, and schematics is required. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and effective public relation, oral and written communication skills.

 

Problem Solving: Some independent problem solving is involved in this position. This employee encounters problems with equipment malfunctions. Serious problems are reported to the Public Works Superintendent.

 

Decision Making: Some independent decision making is involved in this position. This employee makes decisions about performing necessary repairs, and performing daily duties in the safest and most efficient manner.

 

Supervision: This position is subject to constant supervision from the appropriate division supervisor, but does not have supervisory responsibilities over subordinate personnel.

 

Financial Accountability: This employee is responsible for the safe operation of department equipment, but does not participate in the annual budget process.

 

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

 

Working Conditions: Adverse working conditions exist within this position. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, heavy machinery, excessive noise, heights, confined areas, and adverse weather is expected.

 

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