Job Description

Position Title:

Parks Maintenance Technician Hourly

Job Description:

The Salt Lake City Public Lands Department is the right place for nature lovers looking to work hard and make a difference! A job with Public Lands will offer you the opportunity to work in a wide range of outdoor spaces from city parks and trails, to islands and medians, all the way to acres of open space.

Apply to join our growing team of parks professionals and champion the mission of making Salt Lake City clean, green, and safe!

TYPICAL DUTIES:

* Performs a variety of duties required to maintain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf; cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris. Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems.

* Operates various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment. May operate heavy landscaping equipment (not requiring a Commercial Drivers License).

* Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use.

* Assist in the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.

* Assist in the preparation of ball fields, parks and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public. Inspects and cleans areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use. May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by person's experiencing homelessness.

* Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Ability to get to various Parks and Public Lands facility. May require personal and city vehicle with a valid driver's license or driving privilege card.

* Must be at least 16 years of age.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION:

* Experience in maintenance and landscaping.

* Experience working for a city municipal park.

* Experience operating light or heavy-duty equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Moderately heavy physical activity required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50lbs and on occasion up to 80lbs. Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Exposure to weather extremes, noise, dust, fumes, etc. are routine.

* Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Part-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$ 17.85

DEPARTMENT

Public Lands

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

40

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