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CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSTING #94: PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II GOLF COURSES

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION

WORK LOCATION: CITY OF FARMINGTON GOLF COURSES

PAY CLASS: G

HIRING RANGE: $17.64 to $27.47/HOUR

DAYS WORKED: VARIES

HOURS WORKED: VARIES

TYPE OF POSITION: REGULAR, FULL-TIME

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: UNTIL FILLED

JOB DUTIES:

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of golf courses, buildings and grounds.

Works under the supervision of the Parks Foreman. May supervise Worker I's, community service workers or seasonal employees as required and assigned.

Assists in the training and/or supervision of lower level employees or community service workers.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City

Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of golf courses.

Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.

Must be able to work with the golfing public in a courteous and responsible manner.

Performs maintenance on entire golf course irrigation system including pumps.

Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.

Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.

Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.

Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.

Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.

Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.

Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.

Keeps records of work completed.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds; cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.

Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and rest rooms.

Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.

Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including: change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; sweep floors; vacuum carpets; mop; shampoo and steam clean carpets; buff non-carpeted areas; dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize rest rooms and replenish supplies; sweep; empty ash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.; dust furniture; wash windows, walls, metal and woodwork; clean rain gutters; sweep roofs.

Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.

The duties listed above 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 the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

This position requires a baseline audiometric examination

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and two years experience in repair and maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

New Mexico herbicide applicator's license preferred, but not required.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for past three years.

Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds construction and maintenance.

Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.

Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.

Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.

Ability to use equipment and tools listed properly and safely.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Front-end loader/tractor, backhoe, dump truck, skid loader, Sand Pro, Cushman Truckster, John Deere ATV, Cushman Topdresser, Cushman Sprayer, fertilizer hopper, soil sifter, seeder, sod cutter, string trimmers, edgers, electric motors, pumps, aerifier, mowers, fork lift, chain saw, weed trimmers, sprinklers, irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand and power tools for carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; swimming pool equipment including chlorination system, pumps, boiler, valves, filtration devices, gauges, etc; janitorial equipment including floor buffers, steam cleaner, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuums, mops, brooms, and dusting equipment, motor vehicle, telephone, mobile radio and calculator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move, with assistance, more than 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and extreme hot and cold weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/V/D.