Parks and Natural Resources - Parks Caretaker I or II (Davenport - Class B CDL Required)

PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION - PARKS CARETAKER I or II

 

NOW OFFERING A $1000.00 SIGN ON BONUS 

 

Starting Pay Ranges:

PARKS CARETAKER I – PG-08 ($17.19) - Nonexempt

PARKS CARETAKER II – PG-10 ($18.95) - Nonexempt 

 

Rotating Shift:

12-hour shifts, Friday - Sunday, 7:00AM - 7:30PM (hours may vary)

Location: Northeast Regional Park 50901 North US HWY 27, Davenport

 

Employee Benefits

•    Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
•    Medical, Dental, Vision
•    Life Insurance
•    FRS Retirement
•    10 Paid Holidays
•    Paid Time Off
•    Tuition Reimbursement
•    Education Incentives
•    Deferred Compensation Plan
•    Wellness Incentives
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•    Free Employee Gym
•    Free Employee Health Clinic
 

Must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

 

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

PARKS CARETAKER I 

This is manual labor work involving skills in various ground maintenance and construction tasks in County Parks. Employees in this class perform laborious tasks requiring acquired skills in the use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment, trucks and tractors for the maintenance of park facilities and grounds. Duties include removing, cleaning adjusting and lubricating mechanical equipment and assisting tradesmen in a variety of repair and construction projects. Employees in this class are responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools or equipment used. Instructions are received orally or in written form and routine tasks are performed with considerable independence, more difficult work is performed under the supervision of a Parks Caretaker II or skilled craftsman. Employee may be required to perform as a crew leader for subordinate staff.

PARKS CARETAKER II

This is manual labor work involving advanced skills in various ground maintenance and construction tasks in the County Parks. Employees in this class perform tasks requiring advanced acquired skills and may perform as lead workers on a regular basis. Duties include all types of grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance, janitorial tasks and field supervision of staff. Duties may also include performing highly skilled work in irrigation maintenance/ installation. Supervision is received from an administrative supervisor who reviews work for timely completion, efficient use of manpower, equipment and materials, and quality workmanship.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

PARKS CARETAKER I

Perform labor activities such as: laying sod, planting trees / plants, fertilizing, trimming, edging, mowing, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, straightening / installing signs, digging, raking, etc. Installs, repairs, maintains irrigation components, including sprinkler replacement and adjustment, minor piping and valve box repairs. Installs and repairs various types of playground equipment. Constructs, repairs, installs, maintains bleachers, picnic tables, benches, etc. Repairs, constructs, maintains athletic fields (i.e., baseball, softball, football, soccer, etc.) utilizing a transit for layout and various other types of equipment to accomplish required results.

Operates power mowers, saws, edger, concrete mixers, trenchers, forklifts, tractors with various implements, small and medium loaders, flatbed dump trucks, utility vehicles and various other light and medium duty power machinery and equipment typically used in grounds maintenance operations. Loads and transports debris, materials, supplies and equipment. Washes, cleans, lubricates, adjusts and provides routine maintenance for assigned equipment. Performs routine maintenance. Prepares athletic fields for league and tournament use. Assists in special event preparations in various parks. Cleans park restrooms, pavilions and picnic facilities. Removes litter and debris from park areas. Operates heavy construction equipment on a temporary, emergency or trainee basis. Additional related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed appropriate by an administrative supervisor.

PARKS CARETAKER II

Perform labor activities such as: laying sod, planting trees / plants, fertilizing, trimming, edging, mowing, trash removal, straightening / installing signs, digging, raking, etc. Clean and sanitizes restrooms, picnic shelters, pavilions and other park buildings. Perform athletic field maintenance tasks such as: chalking / painting lines; ball field layout; edging and leveling clay areas; installing