Park Maintenance Worker - City of Brookhaven

Under the general direction of the Park Operations Manager, the employee will consist of manual labor performing semi-skilled tasks or ...MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

Completion of high school or equivalency diploma and experience in professional landscape work or park maintenance, including the use of hand tools, power tools and motorized equipment including trucks, trailers, mowers and tractors. Experience in equipment maintenance, repair and construction work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Ability to pass a criminal background check

A valid Georgia Driver’s License is required upon appointment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of types and uses of common hand and power tools, materials, and standard equipment used in grounds keeping, facility maintenance, construction, and repairs.

Knowledge of maintenance and construction methods related to parks, athletic fields and recreation equipment.

Knowledge of precautions necessary to work safely with tools and mechanized equipment and around the public.

Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions including working with herbicides and around extreme heat.

Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.

Ability to read and understand detailed and complex work schedules and diagrams. Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Ability to conform to grooming and dress codes (uniforms furnished).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-employment physical examination required.

Work requires physical strength and agility enough to safely perform all essential functions.

Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying weather conditions.

Work may require performing tasks in and around heavy traffic.

May be required to work outside regular business hours depending on departmental needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:     

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May drive or operate other pieces of light to medium equipment or trucks in the absence of regular equipment operators or truck drivers.

May act in the absence of supervisor.

May direct the work of contractors or volunteers.

May perform work of a lower classification.

Willing to work additional hours, weekends, on call and holidays, and may be required to assist in special events.