Park Maintenance Worker I (#ME1 )

$27.26-$34.46 hourly / $4,724.98-$5,972.95 monthly / $56,700.80-$71,676.80 yearly

Park Maintenance Worker II (#ME2 )

$30.19-$38.10 hourly / $5,232.83-$6,603.87 monthly / $62,795.20-$79,248.00 yearly

• Prepares soil for planting and plants, fertilizes, trims and prunes shrubs, trees, lawns and flowers;
• Applies pesticides;
• Cleans and maintains park structures including restrooms, picnic areas, stoves, fire rings, playground equipment, pools, and recreation areas; strips, waxes, and buffs floors and washes windows in park buildings;
• Collects and hauls trash and garbage;
• Clears weeds and brush; digs trenches; mows, rakes and edges lawns;
• Cleans oils and sharpens clippers, mowers and other equipment;
• Cuts and threads pipe;
• Paints or stains structures, benches, tables, signs, trash cans, barricades and fences;
• Cleans up work areas;
• Builds forms and pours concrete;
• Replaces broken windows;
• Lays pipe, installs sprinkler heads and timers;
• Installs playground equipment;
• Services and maintains water and filtering pumps;
• Constructs and repairs rock walls and barriers;
• Performs rough carpentry;
• Operates chain saws, brush and stump chippers, trucks and other power and hand tools;
• Operates light equipment such as tractors and riding mowers;
• Installs and makes major repairs to sprinkler, irrigation and water systems using various type materials, sprinkler heads and time clocks;
• Performs construction, maintenance and repair work on park structures and equipment using skills in the crafts of carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical work, small equipment repair and welding;
• Works from simple plans and blueprints;
• Performs minor repairs to power and hand tools and vehicles;
• As a crew leader on a specific assignment, assigns and coordinates the work of others; and
• Trains unskilled and temporary employees in the procedures of the work.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Park Maintenance Worker I

Some knowledge of:

• The proper use and care of hand and power tools;
• Basic operations, tools and terms used in the grounds maintenance trades.

Park Maintenance Worker II

Working knowledge of:

The above, plus

• Landscaping and grounds maintenance, including plant and lawn care, mowing, watering and spraying;
• The techniques and tools used in one or more of these categories: carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work, or welding.

Ability to:

• Abilities required of all positions, level I as entry level and level II as journey;
• Perform heavy manual labor which entails frequent lifting and carrying of heavy/bulky items such as construction materials, bags of cement, jack hammers, picnic tables, pesticide sprayers, backpack blowers, and full garbage cans which weigh up to 75 pounds;
• Operate and use hand and power tools;
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks, which require manual dexterity such as dismantling and repairing sprinkler heads;
• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Read simple plans and blueprints;
• Make simple arithmetic computations;
• Maintain accurate records;
• Interact effectively with others;
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of park facilities, grounds and equipment;
• Assign work and train others on specific assignments;
• Read and interpret written reports and directions;
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs to power tools and vehicles;
• Distinguish colors to perform tasks such as electrical wiring and matching paints;
• Distinguish sounds such as warning signals, approaching vehicles, and persons speaking at varying levels in noisy environments.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

Park Maintenance Worker I:

No specific training or experience is needed to qualify for this level.

Park Maintenance Worker II:

One year of experience performing facility repair and grounds/landscape maintenance, including six months of landscape construction/maintenance, which would provide the knowledge and abilities, listed above.

Special Requirements/Conditions:

License Requirement: Possession of a valid California class C driver license.

Special Working Conditions: Variable temperatures and weather conditions which will include exposure to sun; confined workspaces; heights, such as on ladders, scaffolding and roofs; strong and unpleasant odors and fumes; noise; exposure to allergens such as poison oak, pollen, and bee stings; the possibility of exposure to infections which might cause chronic disease or death; and the possibility of exposure to toxic substances or chemical irritants.

Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and for emergencies, as needed.

EST: 3/84 REV: 7/22, 11/12, 2/94 Analyst: CB, TC, JS