PARK MAINT TECH - D1 PLAYGRND

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description

Park Maintenance Technician - Playgrounds

POSITION CONTROL NUMBER: PR1026A, PR1043A FLSA STATUS: N

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, this position performs inspections, maintenance, and repair tasks on

playground structures throughout the park system to ensure public safety and equipment standards

are met. Day-to-day and seasonal tasks may differ. Performs other duties as assigned. This

position is supervised by and reports directly to the Park Supervisor.

WORK PERFORMED

50% Craft Skills. Evaluate and prioritize non-compliant equipment and provides

recommendation for location and type of replacement equipment. Works with management

on new installation and replacement installation design. Maintains inspection, installation,

and repair logs for equipment and surfacing of playgrounds. Removes and installs

replacement parts of playground equipment. Orders replacement parts in accordance with

county purchasing policy. Enters detailed inspections sheets, work orders and maintenance

logs into Cartegraph inventory tracking system.

40% Maintenance. Conducts weekly inspections of equipment and surfacing. Performs

cleaning, graffiti removal, and vandalism repairs as needed. Repairs to surfacing as needed

per manufacturer specifications.

Note: Emergency repairs may be required at anytime and or any day of the week.

10% Communication. Instructs one Park Maintenance Worker and or seasonal staff if

assistance is required on proper completion of tasks. Inspects and reviews work to ensure

projects are complete. Inventory of playground repair items to insure the materials are

ordered and restocked at all times with approval from Park Maintenance Supervisor.

Creates, maintains, and updates playground equipment inventory. Explains and

demonstrates the proper use of equipment used on the job. Checks work procedures and

products. Comply with all safety procedures for proper installation, utility locates, and

excavation requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• General construction methods and procedures, and procedures for repair and maintenance of

playground systems.

• The materials, methods and practices used in diagnosis, preventative maintenance and maintenance

operations.

• Safety hazards and precautions.

Ability to:

• Bend and twist to repair playground equipment.

Shawnee County Position Description
Park Maintenance Technician - Playgrounds (PR1026A, PR1043A)

• Read, interpret and apply information in technical repair manuals.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Use and properly maintain the tools and equipment of the trade.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.

Skill in:

• The use of maintenance equipment such as backhoe, and trenchers for maintenance.

EQUIPMENT USED

Skid Loader Hand Tools Torch

Track Loader Compressors Tractors and Implements

Hydraulic Lift Boom Truck Hand tools, shovels, rakes

Jack Hammers Backhoe

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

• Preferred three (3) years’ experience with playground installation, repairs and design.

• Ability to obtain the Certified Playground Safety Inspector certificate within 6 months of

employment or soonest testing date available to 6 months.

Shawnee County Position Description
Park Maintenance Technician - Playgrounds (PR1026A, PR1043A)

• Valid Driver’s License and able to operate County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).

• HR-2013-2: Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for

traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on

the driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or

chargeable accidents on their driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more

than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less

than one (1) year old.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to pass a background check, pre-employment physical, drug screen, and a review

of driving record.

• Required to lift fifty (50) pounds.

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position.

Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This

Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.