Parks Maintenance Worker I - City of Shawnee, OK : Job Details

Description : ApplicationJOB TITLE: Parks Maintenance Worker IEXEMPT: NoDEPARTMENT: OperationsPAY RANGE: 12/1 - $15.02ACCOUNTABLE TO: Parks SupervisorDOT/SAFETY SENSITIVE: YesThis classification is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportationdrug and alcohol testing regulations and/or the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act. As a safety-sensitive classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana certification will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under general direction performs manual and semi-skilled work of the Parks Maintenance Division. Work varies, requiring independent judgment in the oversight and coordination of the Division activities within established policies and procedures.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* Physical demands include bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, reaching, walking on rough or uneven terrain, kneeling, and pulling or lifting up to 75#s (greater with assistance).* Work is often performed in uncontrollable working conditions of inclement weather of heat, cold, dampness, dust, moderate noise levels, and hazardous chemicals;* Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License.MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:* Mows, weeds, trims, and picks up debris around streets, parks, city facilities, and right-of-ways, plants, waters, fertilizes, and applies herbicides and pesticides per direction, trims shrubs, and trees, cleans restrooms, installs and repairs fences, guardrails and walkways; paints and repairs park benches and other park equipment.* Troubleshoots minor electrical mechanical equipment problems;* Detects hazardous atmosphere and corrects problems before entry into confined space;* Detects and reports and/or corrects unsafe working conditions of immediate work sites to the supervisor;* Prepares daily reports;* Work is mostly performed outdoors subject to inclement weather conditions of heat, cold, and dampness and may be exposed to hazards and chemicals;* Contacts with other agencies, departments, the public, and employees is incidental to work requiring common courtesy and respect;SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: None.EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:* Graduation from high school, or its equivalent, PLUS* One year general work experience; experience with parks maintenance desirable;* Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License and maintain a status of insurability.JOB TITLE: Parks Maintenance Worker I - Lake Operations (continued)EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS:* May periodically perform stand-by and call-back work during off duty hours;Working hours could change seasonally to accommodate task/duty;* Maintains up-to-date knowledge of parks and facilities management including construction, repair, and maintenance methods to enhance the facilities;* Is responsible for equipment and facilities of value that requires care to prevent damage and the use of proper safety equipment following established safety procedures to prevent injury;* Must possess knowledge of safe work practices and procedures;* May be assigned to a specific work area of the City;* Performs other duties that may be assigned.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the non-essential functions.Contact :Please email applications to [email protected] ReyesHR Assistant405-###-####Deadline for Applying : Open until filled