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JOB TITLE:                          Parks Maintenance Worker I
FLSA:                                    Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT:                  Operations
PAY RANGE:                      Grade 6/$11.56 per hour
ACCOUNTABLE TO:        Parks Supervisor 

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:  Under general direction performs manual and semi-skilled work of the Parks Maintenance Division. Work varies, requiring independent judgment in the oversight and coordination of the Division activities within established policies and procedures. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Physical demands include bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, reaching, walking on rough or uneven terrain, kneeling, and pulling or lifting up to 80#s (greater with assistance).
• Work is often performed in uncontrollable working conditions of inclement weather of heat, cold, dampness, dust, moderate noise levels, and hazardous chemicals;       
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License. 

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

• Mows, weeds, trims, and picks up debris aroundstreets, parks, city facilities, and right-of-ways, plants, waters, fertilizes, and applies herbicides and pesticides per direction, trims shrubs, and trees, cleans restrooms, installs and repairs fences, guardrails, and walkways;paints and repairs park benches and other park equipment.
• Troubleshoots minor electrical mechanical equipment problems;
• Detects hazardous atmosphere and corrects problems before entry into confined space;
• Detects and reports and/or corrects unsafe working conditions of immediate work sites to the supervisor;
• Prepares daily logs and reports; 
• Work is mostly performed outdoors subject to inclement weather conditions of  heat, cold, and dampness and may be exposed to hazards and chemicals;
• Contacts with other agencies, departments, the public, and employees is incidental to work requiring common courtesy and respect; 

SUPERVISION – RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:  May serve as a lead worker as assigned. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Graduation from high school, or its equivalent, PLUS
• One year general work experience; experience with parks maintenance desirable;
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and maintain a status of insurability.

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS:

• May periodically perform stand-by and call-back work during off duty hours;
• Working hours could change seasonally to accommodate task/duty;
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of parks and facilities management including construction, repair, and maintenance methods to enhance the facilities;
• Isresponsibleforequipment and facilities of  value that requires care to prevent damage and the use of proper safety equipment following established safety procedures to prevent injury;
• Must possess knowledge of safe work practices and procedures;

• May be assigned to a specific work area of the City;

• Performs other duties that may be assigned. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the non-essential functions.

Contact : Stacie Brown
405-878-1626

Deadline for Applying : Oct 20, 2019 11:58 PM