What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Maintenance Technician position at Town of Zionsville?
Three positions available.
2 positions are scheduled Tuesday - Saturday
1 position is scheduled Sunday - Thursday
Job Purpose
This position carries out tasks related to maintenance of facilities and recreation programs as defined by the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation.
Duties and responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, this position requires task planning and direct execution of technical duties:
- Operate equipment and tools to maintain park land and structures
- Observe and report status of park facilities and habitat
- Assist with educational and recreation programs
- Interact with the public through verbal and written communications
- Perform routine cleaning and restocking of restroom facilities
- Performs clerical duties as required
Qualifications
- Knowledge of facilities maintenance and recreation issues. It requires a valid driver’s license plus physical ability to walk in and observe all types of terrain
- Knowledge of and physical ability to operate tools and equipment normally used in park maintenance
- Demonstrated ability to verbally communicate with other people in an effective manner
- A minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent, is required, plus a minimum of one-year work experience in park maintenance, or related field
- Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department, Town and related OSHA safety policies and procedures
- OSHA 10 Certification with one year of hire, updated every 5 years
Environment Conditions and Safety Concerns
Incumbent performs a majority of duties outdoors and in a vehicle, and is frequently exposed to, normal hazards associated with maintaining rights-of-way, such as machinery, traffic, noise, grease, dirt, dust, vehicle fumes, blood borne pathogens and other infectious materials, extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Safety precautions must be follows at all times to avoid injury to self and others.
Working conditions
- The position will require some weekend work, evening hours
- This position requires the ability to work outdoors in a variety of natural terrains and weather conditions
- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat or cold, snow, sleet, ice, wind
Physical requirements
- Use of tools and equipment as trained for normal park maintenance. Most work will take place outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. The technician’s work in the parks will bring him/her into casual contact with the public
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, sit, talk, hear, finger dexterity, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and bend over. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
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