Shire Jobs

This position performs a variety of apprentice level skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep and repair of city buildings, recreation facilities, parks and grounds. Performs general building maintenance; constructs and maintains boweries, small buildings and storage facilities; assures proper operation of lighting fixtures, doors, windows and plumbing; may assist in framing, painting, roofing or other skilled construction and maintenance activities related to carpentry, plumbing, and electrical; performs concrete and masonry work.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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·         Assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment; conducts safety audits on playground equipment and apparatus; completes and files audit documentation; performs needed repairs in a timely manner.

·         Assists in the design, layout and installation of sprinkler systems; selects line sizes, sprinkler spacing, type and control equipment; install, test, and maintain systems utilizing low voltage, hydraulic, or other operating features; repairs sprinkler heads and inspects sprinkling system to assure operation.

·         Identifies need to initiate various aspects of spraying programs related to the prevention or eradication of pests, fungus, and insects harmful to park plants, trees and shrubs; selects appropriate chemicals and combinations to accomplish task; maintains records of spraying activities; assures chemicals are properly stored and used in conformity with city, state, or federal regulations; operates spraying equipment.

·         Operates lawn mowing equipment; performs routine repair and lubrication, mows and trims grass, bushes, shrubs and plants; removes dead, diseased, or injured trees; stimulates healthy plant growth through custom pruning and cutting.

·         Operates tractors and implements as well as water truck. Preforms arena grooming and maintenance.

·         Performs general landscape and gardening activities; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, bushes, grass, flowers, etc. as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques using dry and liquid chemicals.

·         Operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, backhoe, loaders, trenchers, aeration tractor, and various hand tools; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety.

·         Performs seasonal duties such as winterizing sprinkler systems to avoid freezing, flushes watering systems in spring, and repairs other equipment and facilities.

·         May train other laborers in equipment usage such as backhoe, loader tractor, gang lawn mowers, and landscape equipment.

·         Oversees general cleanup, maintenance, and repair of rest rooms, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, ball fields and other facilities.

·         Performs digging of graves and burial at City Cemetery, including marking of headstones and all other cemetery related maintenance.

·         Snow removal and weed control of all city owned trails and sidewalks.

·         Attendance is an essential function of this position.

·         Performs related duties as required.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

·         Some knowledge of maintenance equipment such as backhoe, loader, dump truck, mowers, tractor, power overseeders, aerators, thatchers, welder, trimmers, etc.; landscape and sprinkler system design; flow pumps; of hazards and related safety precautions associated with equipment operations; of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and pesticides, and proper application of the same; of turf and greens management.

 

Skilled In:

·         Skill in the operation of various types of light equipment such as gang mower, front end loader, tractor, backhoe, e c., basic mechanics basic electrical and plumbing operations, basic carpentry and masonry.

·         Interpersonal communication skills.

 

Ability To:

·         Ability to recognize and identify common weeds and pests; ability to recognize and identify diseases common to turf and greenery; ability to effectively apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and insects; effectively, perform various semi-skilled and skilled functions related to building maintenance; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, local agencies and the general public; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; tolerate weather extremes in the work environment; perform basic mathematical computations in reading and using various meters, gauges and related devices. 

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

·         Graduation from high school;

AND

·         One (1) year of general work experience preferably in a field related to above duties;

                    OR

·         An equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Certifications and/or Licensures

·         Must possess a valid Utah driver's license.

·         Must obtain CDL class "A" with tanker endorsement.

·         Must be able to lift 20-50 pounds on a continual basis.

·         Certification through the National Arborist Association is desirable.

·         Pesticide/Herbicide Applicators license is desirable.

 

Special Requirements

 

·         Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

·         Successful compl etion of pre-employment drug screening is required.

·         Successful completion of pre-employment physical is required.

·         Successful completion of criminal background check is required.

·         Must be willing to work on a rotating on call basis

 

Interpersonal/Human Relation Skills

• The incumbent shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.  The incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

•      Interaction with others outside the City requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes.  Must demonstrate the ability to build consensus, effect cooperation and participation and drive improvement changes.

   

   

Physical Demands

*       OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS: Heavy*

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SEDENTARY LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY VERY HEAVY Exerting up to 10 lbs occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time Exerting up to 20 lbs occasionally, 10 lbs frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree Exerting 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-25 lbs frequently, or up to 10 lbs consta Exerting 50-100 lbs occasionally, 25-50-lbs frequently, or up to 10-20- lbs constantly Exerting over 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs frequently, or up to 20-50