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.

• 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.

REQUIRE LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
The position requires the possession of, or ability to obtain, within the first 12 months of employment, Backflow Prevention Certification and the Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification. Additionally, a Valid Arizona Pesticide Applicator’s License will be required within the first six months. Must possess a Class D Arizona driver’s license and maintain throughout the employment duration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree in a related field. Three to five years experience performing maintenance related duties, while demonstrating increased levels of supervisory responsibility. Efficiently utilize Microsoft programs as a means of communication, creating reports and documentation. Knowledge of the techniques for estimating job requirements in terms of manpower, time, materials, and equipment. Operating characteristics, methods, tools and techniques of construction and maintenance equipment, including backhoes, loaders, rollers, boom trucks, chippers, a variety of vehicles, power tools, and hand tools; including pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. Playground equipment installation, repair, and safety requirements. Hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions. 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. Some positions may require experience with operating systems, chemical balance, safety related to the operation of municipal pools, as well as methods, procedure, and techniques related to municipal swimming pool maintenance.

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: 05/08


 

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 EOE M/F/D/V AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES 8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

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