Maintenance Technician – Parks, Rec & Forestry
POSITION SUMMARY:
This work involves maintaining park buildings, grounds, and facilities. During the summer months, this position will be responsible for the maintenance of three City pools and one County spray pad. Outside of pool maintenance, additional work involves inspecting playgrounds, performing semi-skilled maintenance and construction tasks, as well as equipment operation tasks including trucks, tractors, and similar equipment. Employee will also perform custodial work at parks and facilities. Work is performed in accordance with oral or written instructions. Work may involve leading and guiding seasonal employees. Work assignments are generally given by a supervisor on a daily basis, with employees expected to perform routine and non-routine maintenance tasks in accordance with these instructions. Work is occasionally reviewed by direct observation of work in progress, but more typically by inspection of completed work. Employees will have frequent public contact and interaction with a variety of park users.
NORMAL HOURS OF WORK:
7 am – 3 pm, including some holidays, nights and alternate weekends for a portion of the season.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduation or equivalent. Must have one year responsible paid work experience in building, grounds, and facilities maintenance using a variety of maintenance and custodial skills. Experience with a variety of equipment is desired.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) without air brake restrictions; OR pass the required Class A CDL without restrictions on air brakes within 120 days of hire. Probationary employees failing to meet the CDL requirements may be terminated. Also required is a driving record that meets County standards.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Pool maintenance includes balancing water, pre-season start-up, and winterization.
Inspection and maintenance of playgrounds
Performs routine park maintenance and custodial work including mowing, flooding ice rinks, painting, collecting and disposing litter, sweeping and mopping park buildings, cleaning restrooms, raking leaves, snow removal from sidewalks and park roadways, and putting up/taking down snow fences.
Provide exceptional customer service to park and facilities users and special event organizers.
Interact frequently with the public and persons contracted to use the park regularly in providing services and assistance and enforcing park rules.
Inspects and prepares facilities and grounds for public and private use.
May operate all types of equipment including tractors, loaders, skid steers, Zamboni, trucks and similar equipment. Equipment may be used inside buildings and sometimes near persons using the park facilities.
Inspects parks to maintain good order and condition of facilities.
Performs basic maintenance of park buildings and facilities.
Develops solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.
Participates in establishing professional development goals that are supportive of broader County goals.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance; works extra hours as required.
May leads seasonal employees engaged in related work.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of pool maintenance and ability to successfully complete training and Aquatic Facility Operator certification.
Knowledge of playgrounds and ability to successfully complete training and Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification.
Knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used for performing painting, routine carpentry, and plumbing duties.
Skill in the use and care of hand and power tools.
Ability to effectively communicate with park users.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in custodial work.
Knowledge of the applicable safety practices and procedures of the maintenance/construction trade.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in landscaping.
Ability to operate trucks and equipment effectively, safely, and efficiently.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to lead and guide the work of seasonal employees.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Understands the County’s and department’s mission, core values, plans, and priorities for the future.
Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.
COMPENSATION:
Salary Range (B21): Minimum $16.16/hour – Mid Point $18.99/hour – Maximum $22.47/hour
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