Park Maintenance

The Park Maintenance performs general maintenance of the systems and grounds for Clay County owned buildings and land. For this position you will need a high school diploma or GED As well as, experience in basic grounds keeping and equipment operation. Since the days will spent outdoors the ability to work in outdoor conditions of extreme heat or cold for lengths of time is also necessary.

The hourly salary is $16.02 plus benefits. The employee benefits package includes two defined benefit retirement plans fully funded by the County and a deferred-compensation plan with a match on the first 6% contributed. We also offer three medical plans including two high deductible plans, dental, vision, two flexible spending accounts, and supplemental plans. Full-time employees are also offered life insurance (2X annual salary) paid by the County, paid vacation/sick leave, 14 paid holidays, LTD and tuition reimbursement.

Revised: July 2014

The Maintenance position is an entry-level position responsible for performing general maintenance of systems and grounds keeping for County owned buildings and grounds. This position reports directly to the Maintenance III positions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of basic maintenance, reconstruction/remodeling and repair services as assigned.
• Performs a variety of ground maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Completes work orders and accepts verbal instructions from the Facilities Management supervisory staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly involved in carpentry, electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, plumbing and maintaining facility grounds and equipment using power tools, hand tools, mowers, trimmers, trucks, loads and tractors to complete tasks.
• Completes maintenance assignments that include installation/repair of plumbing, carpentry, painting, concrete, carpet, roofing, communication systems, building and grounds signage.
• Completes grounds assignments that include mowing, edging, trimming grass areas; planting, mulching, staking, fertilizing, trimming trees, and shrubs; cutting, rolling, laying and watering sod; irrigation systems; installing, cleaning out and repairing culverts and drop inlets; picking up, loading and securing debris and trash.
• Operates and maintain tractors, right-of-way and commercial riding mowers, trimmers, edger, aerators, seeders, spreaders.
• Performs improvement tasks including repairing, assembling, and installing picnic tables, grills, play structures, trash can holders, fencing, barriers, signs, cleans restrooms, empties trash, bumper blocks, and gates. Makes minor electrical repairs, changing light bulbs and fluorescent lighting.
• Performs snow and ice removal including shovels and operating snow blowers, trucks with mounted snow plow blades and sand/salt spreaders, uses skid loader with mounted boom or bucket to clear parking lots and walking surfaces.
• Performs road repairs and improvements including loading and hauling rock or hot/cold asphalt mix for patching of holes; filling cracks with asphalt emulsion; installing, repairing and cleaning out culverts, drop inlets.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment including changing oil and filter; greasing moving parts; airing up and/or changing tires; sharpening or changing blades, belts, springs, chains, cleaning by pressure washing or with compressed air; sanding, priming and painting rusted areas.
• Performs general services such as moving file cabinets, office furniture, hanging pictures, delivering items and custodial functions.
• Uses variety of hand tools and equipment including electrical tools, hand tools, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, pneumatic tools, metal sheers, tractors, dump trucks, trucks with snow plow, jack hammer, drills, nail gun, sand blaster, airless paint sprayer, skid loader, backhoe, boat, etc.; occasionally required to use heavy equipment and other types of equipment to perform various functions as necessary.
• Checks buildings for needed maintenance and repair work per supervisor’s schedule.
• Prepares surfaces for painting, performs patch and repair, and paints interior and exterior of County buildings/facilities.
• Carries assigned duty pager and responds to after-hour emergencies and essential tasks as needed.
• Follows all County and departmental safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and reasonably qualified to perform.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of electricity sufficient to change light bulbs and florescent lighting.
• Intermediate skill level with personal computers and use of Excel and Word.
• Skill in the use of various hand tools and equipment.
• Skill in making minor repairs to office furniture and equipment.
• Skill in performing work according to verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet a regular work schedule as required to complete County business; including, but not limited to, ability to take short notice “after hour calls” as assigned for snow removal or other facilities related operations.
• Ability to work with heavy equipment and other types of equipment to perform various functions as necessary.
• Ability to work outdoor conditions of extreme heat or cold for lengths of time.
• Ability to read and write English sufficiently read warning labels, MSDS sheets and equipment manuals and to prepare and turn in handwritten work reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively and courteously with visitors and County staff.
• Ability to safely carry out assigned tasks, duties and responsibilities independently.
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include, walking long distances, climbing, bending, standing and sitting for extended periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds and operating assigned equipment.
• Ability to pass a drug-screening test.
• Ability to handle detailed and stressful situations in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to see with 20/20 corrected vision and see colors clearly.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have one to two years of increasingly responsible related work experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Must have experience in a related field such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, electronics, custodial, or grounds keeping.
• Legally licensed and insured to drive a motor vehicle and the ability to drive a motor vehicle under normal and inclement weather situations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Some technical school or college courses in a maintenance-related field.
• Valid Class “A” CDL state driver’s license.

Minimum ADA and Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written/typed documents and text materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard custodial equipment. Employee should also be able to operate standard office equipment and personal computers.
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, bend, twist, squat, and kneel in order to perform cleaning functions. Employee should also be able to sit and work at a computer keyboard and work in an office environment.
• Legally licensed and insured to drive a motor vehicle and the ability to drive a motor vehicle under normal and inclement weather situations.

Work Environment:

Required Travel:

• The employee is frequently required to travel throughout the County; may be required to travel within and out of state.