PARKS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I - WEEKEND SHIFT - City of Nampa : Job Details

Nampa ID Job Title: Parks Maintenance Technician I - Weekend ShiftCity of NampaHiring Salary (DOE): $18.44 to $19.47 hourlyPosition Salary: $18.44 to $23.81 hourlyReports to (Role): Parks SupervisorDepartment/Group: ParksFLSA Status: Non-ExemptTravel Required: NonePosition Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt, 40 hours a weekBenefits Eligible: YesPERSI Eligible: YesWork Schedule: Friday through Monday or Thursday through Monday (4/10's or 5/8's) can be discussed once hired.WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments:•Medical•Dental•Vision•PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution•401k & 457 Retirement Plans•11 Paid Holidays•Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)•Life Insurance with AD&D•Short-Term Disability•Long-Term Disability•Flexible Spending Account•Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings•Wellness Program & Rewards•Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness•Harward Recreation Center Discounts•Other Great Benefits!POSITION SUMMARY: Performs a variety of routine manual and semi-skilled turfgrass management, landscape construction, maintenance, repair, and cleaning work in an assigned area of responsibility, including parks, pathways, right-of-way areas and other city properties. May serve as the lead worker over an assigned maintenance crew; performs other duties as required or assigned. The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform a variety of routine manual and semi-skilled construction, maintenance, repair, and cleaning work in an assigned area of responsibility to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for City residents. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this position are performed in an outdoor environment in a variety of terrains and weather conditions with exposure to airborne pathogens and chemicals. *NOTE* This position works weekends throughout the year. The schedule is flexible to either (5) eight-hour days to include both Saturdays and Sundays or (4) 10-hour days to include both Saturdays and Sundays. Work weeks will not exceed 40 hours regardless of shift option. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: •Performs the full range of manual and semi-skilled turfgrass management, landscape construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility. •Performs lock-up and unlocking duties to park restrooms throughout the year. •Performs restroom and picnic shelter cleaning to ensure a clean environment for the public which includes toilets, sinks, floors, tables, drinking fountains, etc. •Instructs or leads the work of an assigned maintenance crew and/or seasonal workers to ensure the safe and efficient completion of all work assignments. •Maintains and repairs City parks, pathways, right-of-way areas, and other city properties. •Maintains and repairs light and heavy equipment and maintenance tools and equipment as necessary. •Inspection and maintenance of park amenities such as playgrounds, drinking fountains, benches, shelters, restrooms, and sports courts/fields. •Performs turfgrass management practices including mowing, irrigation installation and calibration, aeration, fertilization, and pesticide application. •Maintains City pathways to comply with safety and regulations. Secures assigned work areas from hazards to ensure the safety of recreational participants, maintenance crews, and the general public, including flagging traffic. •Maintains parks and City grounds in clean and safe conditions, including picking up trash, tree and shrub pruning, weeding, spraying, plowing, de-icing, and snow removal, and general maintenance as necessary. •Install, operate, and troubleshoot irrigation systems including conventional and 2-wire controllers, valve repair and maintenance,e and head installation, cleaning, repair, and adjustment. •Work closely with other City departments and/or civic organizations and community volunteers. •Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:•Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems. •Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. •Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities. •Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines. •Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner. •Respect the opinions of others and demonstrate a professional relationship with employees, supervisors, and others. •Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: -High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required. -1 or more years of experience in grounds maintenance, ballfield maintenance, and/or turfgrass management preferred; and/or any work experience or training that provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. -Valid State of Idaho Class B Commercial Driver's License within 1 year of hire. -State of Idaho Pesticide Applicator's License with Core Competency and Ornamental Herbicide endorsement within 1 year of hire. -First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification within 1 year of hire.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: •Ability to lead and supervise the work of others as assigned. •Ability to efficiently operate related City vehicles, construction and maintenance tools, and equipment, including trucks, trailers, tractors, backhoes, mowers, sprinklers, and other related equipment. •Ability to work outdoors for extended periods with exposure to varying weather conditions and day or night schedules as required.•Ability to meet the physical demands of mechanical and labor-intensive duties including the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment. •Skill to use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely. •Skill and knowledge in using a variety of cleaning chemicals and supplies safely in a public use environment. •Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions, operate GIS systems and blueprints, and perform shop mathematics. •Skill to prepare accurate and reliable record keeping, including work order and asset management software. •Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines. •Skill to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language. •Ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology. •Use of integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks. •Skill to operate a smartphone and personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment and the employee in this position is subject to varying outdoor environmental conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, wet or frozen surfaces, uneven ground, and other varying weather conditions. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.EEO STATEMENT:The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.DISCLAIMER:The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the City may deem appropriate.The City of Nampa has a Drug/Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check. The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This position may close before the closing date.Position : 805007 Code : 20240149-2Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNALPosting Start : 12/05/2024Posting End : 01/06/2025HOURLY RANGE: $18.44-$23.81