Parks Worker I

GRADE 2111
Pay Range $40,123 - $58,573

General Description

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of maintenance work at County owned or controlled parks and related improvements on a more experienced level. Work may require special skills in a trade such as electrical, carpentry, and plumbing.This position works under close supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

  • Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs to mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Performs carpentry and plumbing tasks as required.
  • Installs and maintains equipment and lights. Maintenance of grounds and landscaping of the County park properties.
  • Paints the interior and exterior of buildings and equipment. Opens and closes County buildings or park property as directed.
  • Repairs and cleans sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces.
  • Picks-up and/or deliver goods and equipment as required, using a County vehicle.
  • Removes ice and snow from sidewalks and other areas.
  • Moves equipment and materials as required.
  • Performs custodial or security work as required.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of experience that includes landscaping maintenance, general maintenance work, and equipment operation or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Additional Requirements

Good knowledge of and skill in the methods and practices of carpentry, plumbing, lawn and grounds care, electrical work, painting, and other trade areas; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to do manual labor; regular and timely attendance; and performance of duties in a safe manner.Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

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.

  • This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, Up to 20 pounds of force frequently, Up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
  • Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
  • Physical attendance at work sites is required to perform manual tasks, provide immediate service to onsite customers, and supervise or interact with work groups.
  • Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm’s length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
  • The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
  • The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

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.

  • Work in adverse environmental conditions to include: constantly noisy conditions; inclement weather; and sometimes working in confined spaces to perform dutiesHazards are infrequent but may include fumes, dust, gases, moving mechanical equipment parts, inadequate lighting, and loud noises.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

  • May be required to pass standardized examination to determine basic knowledge, skills & abilities.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

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