Part-Time Maintenance Worker

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Looking for a part-time (12-20 hr/wk) employee, preferably with some experience in maintenance or landscaping work. Position will most likely be mornings during the week. Candidates will generally start at the lower end of the pay-scale, with opportunity to advance each year pending a positive review. Full-Time positions, when open, will be filled by internal candidates when appropriate.

DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled gardening, landscape and general maintenance tasks of District facilities and park areas. May be required to work weekends. Incumbents will be expected to operate power/hand tools and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prunes trees/shrubs using hand or power saws, either independently or with an assistant.
• Maintain turf areas by mowing, edging, and watering.
• Maintain and prepare sports fields.
• Assists in planting and removing trees, shrubs, and plants/weeds.
• Operates a variety of power and hand-operated equipment and light equipment/vehicles.
• Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of sprinkler systems.
• Enforce Park & District ordinances and rules.
• Performs a variety of landscape and ground maintenance tasks including removing debris and keeping park areas clean and safe.
• Cleans and sanitizes park restrooms and other District Facilities as required.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of picnic areas.
• Assists in minor construction and building remodel projects.
• Assists in repairs and renovation of District Facilities and equipment.
• Works alone and as member of crew.
• Collect waste and empty waste receptacles.
• May be assigned to support other operational needs when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds and building maintenance work.
• Safe work practices.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Operation of a variety of light to moderately heavy power equipment.
• Landscape maintenance work including tree trimming and sprinkler system installation and repair.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Previous maintenance work experience preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid State of California Driver’s License.
• Must have reliable transportation and a good driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical conditions: Must possess mobility to perform manual labor and utilize maintenance equipment; vision to read printed materials and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Ability to utilize hand tools, power tools, driving mowers, cherry pickers, and other large scale tools and equipment needed for proper park maintenance. On a daily basis bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb and walk on uneven surfaces. Comfortable with being on ladders, rooftops, and up to 50 feet in a powered lift. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Environmental Demands: Outside: Works outside in a variety of weather conditions ranging from cold rainy weather to +100° F. Inside: Works indoors in large buildings and gymnasiums.
Note: 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 inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of incumbents. In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.