Senior Parks
and Landscape Maintenance Worker
GENERAL
PURPOSE
Serves as a
lead worker over a small crew of Maintenance Workers;
operate a variety of equipment, involving construction and
maintenance activities; and, performs a variety of skilled
tasks in the maintenance and operations of City parks,
athletic fields, retention basins and right-of-way areas.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the
advanced journey level class in the Maintenance Worker class
series. Positions in this class are distinguished from
those in the Maintenance Worker class by the frequent
performance of the most complex and difficult field
maintenance duties, including lead supervisory
responsibilities, guiding, directing and scheduling
assignments.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives
general supervision from Department supervisory and
management personnel. Exercise functional and technical
supervision over assigned maintenance personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as
illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties
does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
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Acts as lead
worker over other maintenance personnel on a daily basis;
assists the supervisor in scheduling, assigning, training,
and evaluating maintenance services and staff
·
Operates a variety
of hand and power tools in landscape maintenance work such
as chain saws, weed eaters, blowers etc, and assists in
routine maintenance of such equipment
·
Performs a variety
of duties in the maintenance and installation of the City's
irrigation and back flow prevention system
·
Operates a variety
of equipment, including stump grinder, sod cutters, limb
chipper, backhoe, mowers, tractors, trencher, vehicles, boom
truck, skid loader and various other maintenance equipment
·
Maintains related
facilities; cleans restrooms and picks up litter in
maintenance areas
·
Establishes
irrigation schedules, both flood irrigation and standard
sprinkler systems and oversees water conservation practices
on lawn and landscape areas
·
Manages schedules
for mowing, weed management and abatement, manages trimming
and pruning practices, oversees lawn and turf renovations,
fertilizes, aerates and oversees the installation of trees,
shrubs and flowers
·
Applies
herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides safely; maintains
records of fertilizers and chemicals used
·
Maintains
playground equipment including assessment of safety, wear,
and needed repairs, and maintains accurate records of
routine safety inspections
·
Operates personal
computers and software related to job accountabilities,
(i.e., MS Outlook e-mail, MS Word, MS Excel, Aladdin/Hansen,
etc.)
·
Reads and
interprets basic maps, construction documents and blueprints
·
Works safely and
adheres to principles of safety when working near traffic or
in other hazardous environments
·
Performs difficult
manual labor, including lifting heavy weights, stooping,
bending, and twisting
·
Assists in the
requisition and purchase of materials and supplies
·
Provides input for
annual budget and oversees expenditures for the year for the
assigned program.
·
Performs related
duties, as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School
Diploma or equivalent and two years of experience performing
maintenance duties comparable to those of a Maintenance
Worker in the City of Peoria. The position requires the
possession of, or ability to obtain, within the first 12
months of employment, Backflow Prevention Certification,
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification, Valid
Arizona Pesticide Applicator’s License. Must possess a
Class D Arizona driver’s license and maintain throughout the
employment duration.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of the techniques for
estimating job requirements in terms of manpower, time,
materials, and equipment. Municipal swimming pool
maintenance, operating systems, chemical balance, and safety
related to the operation of municipal pools. Operating
characteristics of construction equipment, including
backhoes, loaders, rollers, boom trucks, and chippers.
Methods, techniques, tools, and the operational
characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the
construction and maintenance of facilities. Playground
equipment installation, repair, and safety requirements.
Hazards associated with the work and proper safety
precautions. Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles,
equipment, power tools, and hand tools, including motorized,
pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. Techniques and methods
of irrigation system installation and maintenance.
Procedures and standards involved in landscaping City
property. Methods, procedures, and techniques related to
athletic field preparation, maintenance, and lay out.
Properties of herbicides and insecticides, construction
materials, paints, and a variety of other materials used in
maintenance work. Standard and complex procedures and
methods used in parks, right-of-way, and athletic field
maintenance. Methods, procedures, and techniques related to
municipal swimming pool maintenance. Methods, procedures,
and techniques related to irrigation systems and playground
safety.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by
employees to perform the essential functions of this class
successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this class, employees
regularly are required to talk or hear, in person and by
telephone, use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or
operate testing equipment, computers and other standard
office equipment; and reach with hands or arms. Employees
are required to walk, kneel, stoop, climb and stand and to
exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to
50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of
force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes,
ability to adjust focus and to distinguish basic colors
and/or shades.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees
regularly are required to use oral and written communication
skills; read and interpret data, information and documents;
analyze and solve problems; interact with the general
public, contractors, vendors, public agencies, employees and
others who may be encountered during the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this
class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Work Environment:
Position is subject to hazards: proximity to moving
mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals,
etc. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes,
odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Position
is subject to noise and/or vibration. Position is required
to wear respirator to complete a portion of its position
accountabilities.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised: 08/07
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Employment Hotline (Voice Only):
623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
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