Parks Maintenance Technician - Part Time

Position Title: Parks Maintenance Technician - Part Time Job Description: Responsible for the overall general ground's maintenance of city owned grounds, parks and recreation facilities. Perform landscaping, mowing, fertilizing and ground's maintenance. TYPICAL DUTIES: + Performs a variety of duties required to main­tain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf; cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris. Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems. + Operates various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment. May operate heavy landscaping equipment (not requiring a Commercial Drivers License). + Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use. + Assist in the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas. + Assist in the preparation of ball fields, parks and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public. Inspects and cleans areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use. May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by person's experiencing homelessness. + Perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Ability to get to various Parks and Public Lands facility. Personal and city vehicle use will require a valid driver's license or driving privilege card. + Must be at least 16 years of age. DESIRED QUALIFICATION: + Experience in maintenance and landscaping. + Experience working for a city municipal park. + Experience operating light or heavy-duty equipment WORKING CONDITIONS: + Moderately heavy physical activity required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50lbs and on occasion up to 80lbs. Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Exposure to weather extremes, noise, dust, fumes, etc. are routine. + Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. POSITION TYPE Part-Time POSITION SALARY RANGE $17.85 - $20.85/hr DEPARTMENT Public Lands Full Time/Part Time: Part time Scheduled Hours: 20 Don't see your interests, but would still like to apply? Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 199,000. We're committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain diverse, talented people. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We are dedicated to promoting equity, inclusion and belonging for all members of our City family. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to building a qualified and competent workforce based on principles of diversity at each step of the recruitment and selection process. We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating an inclusive workplace where there is equal opportunity for all. Additionally, the City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.

Created: 2024-10-22