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DRAPER CITY Parks Maintenance Technician I, II, or III in DRAPER, Utah
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Parks Manager, and assigned under direct supervision of a Parks Foreman, performs a variety of maintenance and repairs of Draper City irrigation, parks, and facilities, which may include turf mowing, irrigation systems (sprinklers), park maintenance, turf fertilization, weed control and daily park building maintenance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs a variety of skilled duties in maintaining parks and city-owned building grounds including sprinklers, turf, trees, trails, ball fields and hard surfaces.
- Performs daily maintenance of parks, irrigation, park buildings and restrooms.
- Operates and instructs others in the operation of various pieces of equipment including commercial mowers, tractor drawn equipment, trimming and mowing equipment, backhoe, skid-steer, wheeled loader and dump trucks.
- Maintains, lubricates and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
- Acts as a lead over seasonal laborers when assigned.
- Installs sprinkling systems; repairs water lines; repairs plumbing, repairs and replaces minor electrical components such as circuit breakers, GFCI's and wiring; repairs drinking fountains and leaky valves; maintains stock of repair parts, prunes and removes trees and other plants, installs holiday lighting and performs building repair and maintenance.
- Maintains weed control in turf and non-turf areas.
- Handles small construction projects including building repairs and small concrete work.
- May assist in the supervision of temporary laborers on a seasonal basis.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education -- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Experience -- One year of general related work experience. Construction and small concrete work preferred. Relative knowledge in the operation of small-motorized equipment essential to lawn maintenance and upkeep such as mower machines, tillers, and trimmers is preferred. Working knowledge or experience preferred but not mandatory with general pipe laying, irrigation system repair, sprinkler systems and plumbing maintenance, some knowledge of motorized equipment maintenance, operation, and minor repair.
- Licenses/Certifications -- Valid Utah Driver License. Must pass a lift test of 50 pounds prior on or before date of hire. Must obtain a non-commercial Utah Pesticide Applicator License within six months of hire.
In addition to the minimum qualifications for the Parks Maintenance Technician I, the following are minimum qualifications for Parks Maintenance Technician II:
- Experience -- Must have one year of experience as a Park Maintenance I.
Licenses/Certifications -- Must have a valid Utah Class B Commercial Driver License within 12 months of hire. Must have one certification from list A and a minimum of four certifications from list B. Consideration to meet requirements of certifications not listed to be approved by the Parks Manager.
o List A
ISA Certified Arborist
- NPSI Certified Playground Inspector
- IA/QWEL Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor
- IA/QWEL Certified Irrigation Manager
- Certified Backflow Technician
- Extension Service Master Gardener
- Utah Certified Nursery (or Landscape) Professional
- Turfgrass Management (12 CEU's)
o List B
- LTAP Heavy Equipment Certification
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- Chainsaw operator training
- Confined Space Certification.
- CPR/First Aid class taught by Certified Instructor
- Flagger Certification
- Approved small engine repair class.
- Class B CDL
- Two additional Utah Pesticide Applicator Certifications (example, Right-of-Way a nd Waterway)
- LTAP Welding Certification
- MSDS sheets, chemicals, and bodily fluids training
- Turf mowing and equipment maintenance training.
In addition to the minimum qualifications for the Parks Maintenance Technician II the following are minimum qualifications for Parks Maintenance Technician III:
- Experience -- Must have two years of experience as a Park Maintenance II.
- Licenses/Certifications -- Must have a valid Utah Class B Commercial Driver License. Must have one certification from list A and a minimum of four certifications from list B. Consideration to meet requirements of certifications not listed to be approved by the Parks Manager.
o List A
- ISA Certified Arborist
- NPSI Certified Playground Inspector
- IA/QWEL Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor
- IA/QWEL Certified Irrigation Manager
- Certified Backflow Technician
- Extension Service Master Gardener
- Utah Certified Nursery (or Landscape) Professional
- Turfgrass Management (12 CEU's)
o List B
- - LTAP Heavy Equipment Certification - Certified Pool Operator (CPO) - Chainsaw operator training - Confined Space Certification. - CPR/First Aid class taught by Certified Instructor - Flagger Certification - Approved small engine repair class. - Class A CDL - Two additional Utah Pesticide Applicator Certifications (example, Right-of-Way and Waterway) - LTAP Welding Certification - MSDS sheets, chemicals, and bodily fluids training - Turf mowing and equipment maintenance training. -
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of --
- The principles and practices of working in a medium-sized municipal parks maintenance program
- Modern irrigation systems, landscape maintenance, weed control in turf and non-turf and tree care methods
The operation of small-motorized equipment essential to lawn maintenance and upkeep such as mower machines, tillers, and trimmers
Skill with --
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, volunteers, public officials, and the public.
Skill with --
o Retaining, coordinating, and motivating employees
o Maintaining confidences and business practices in an ethical manner
Ability to --
& nbsp; o Assist in planning and directing the work of skilled and unskilled workers.
o Interpret plans and specifications
o Maintain records
o Gather, analyze, evaluate, interpret facts, and then prepare and present them in a concise manner
Skill with --
o Gathering, analyzing, and evaluating interpret facts, and prepare and present in a concise manner
Ability to --
o Retain, coordinate, and motivate employees; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, public officials,