JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Parks Maintenance Worker (Grounds)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 1997

 

ORG/POS #:  3220/1243

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To perform grounds maintenance activities at City parks.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives immediate supervision from the Parks Maintenance and Development Foreman.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Operates tractor mounted mowing equipment to cut grass and other hand and power tools such as push mower, edger, line trimmer, blowers, etc., to perform lawn and grounds maintenance duties.

 

2.         Operates trucks and trailers to move equipment or materials.

 

2.         Checks fuel, oil and other fluids before operating equipment.

 

3.         Operates a hand sprayer to apply herbicides and other chemicals.

 

4.         Performs minor repair on equipment, such as replacing blades, belts and filters.

 

5.         Operates chain saw to remove trees from park areas.

 

6.         Cleans grounds, buildings and rest rooms in parks.

 

7.         Builds and repairs park equipment, such as picnic tables.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB TITLE:  Parks Maintenance Worker (Grounds)

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)	100
Carrying (lbs.)	100
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places	ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)		ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü