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Parks Maintenance Worker - Hourly

Salary

$14.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location

Carson City, NV

Job Type

PART-TIME / HOURLY

Job Number

966_7.3.24

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

07/03/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

This is a part-time position, not to exceed 1,039 hours per fiscal year, July 1 through June 30.Under general supervision, performs a variety of maintenance duties related to Parks, Recreation and Open Space.

Please note:This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

Examples of Duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Mows, trims, edges, fertilizes, and waters parks, playing fields and other landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches, fertilizes, and sprays trees, plants and shrubbery; prepares soil for planting; seeds and re-sods lawn areas; plants trees, and shrubs.
• Installs, repairs and maintains irrigation systems; adjusts, repairs and replaces timing mechanisms; reads and interprets standard plans, specifications, blueprints and schematics; prepares as-built sketches.
• Inspects assigned areas; corrects or reports safety hazards; cleans and maintains park grounds, athletic fields, campsites, paved areas and paths.
• Grooms and prepares ball fields and other park facilities for public use.
• Mixes and applies herbicides, fungicides and pesticides.
• Maintains and performs repair work on a variety of park and camp facilities and equipment; may paint facilities, assists with plumbing and carpentry work; builds concrete forms and assists with finishing work.
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including hand and power mowers, tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, hoes, brooms and other tools; operates trucks, trailers and tractors with attachments.
• Performs snow removal activities as required.
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; attends safety meetings.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use.
• Maintains basic records of work performed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as a member of work team.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qua ifications

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.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to a High School education or GED; AND one (1) year of horticultural or landscape experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFIC