Construction & Maintenance Worker I

Department:

Parks & Public Facilities

Division: 

Parks & Facilities

The wage for this position is set by the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement, starting at Step A: $27.78.

Position Salary Range: $27.78 - $32.03

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor or designee, performs a variety of tasks in the construction and maintenance of City parks, grounds and facilities; assists in all work of a Construction & Maintenance Worker II and performs essential job functions of the laborer position. Subject to after hours and weekend work as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Two years (2) years of experience in the construction and maintenance of parks, grounds and facilities to include one (1) year of generalist experience in one of the following specialty areas: Arborist, Carpentry, Irrigation, Plumbing & Mechanical and Pesticide/Herbicide as defined in the Construction & Maintenance Worker II job description (with exception of required certifications).

• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

 
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license upon hire date.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Duties listed are representative of the types of tasks and functions performed by positions of this class of work.   Percentage of time and rank of importance of duties are not listed since both will vary by position and work location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Reports job status, field, facility and equipment conditions, and observed safety issues to the supervisor or assigned designee.

• Operates tractors, forklifts, trenchers, chainsaw, chipper, bobcat/skid steer, front end loader, ride on roller, JLG lift and other equipment necessary to complete essential job functions.

• Willingness to stay current in the field and learn on the job training for other specialties.

• Assists Construction & Maintenance Worker II in their essential job functions.

• Performs construction and maintenance of City parks, grounds and facilities such as, turf placement, top dressing, and fertilizing using large equipment; irrigation maintenance such as cleaning filters, repairing broken heads, broken lines up to 4” and manually operate controller for sprinkler performance checks; concrete forming and placing; cuts down trees from ground level and plants trees as assigned; assembles and installs office furniture and accessories. 

• Performs essential job functions of the Laborer I and other duties as assigned.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Identify specific and realistic knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to competently perform this job.
 
Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.

• Equipment, procedures and practices involved in grounds, landscape and building construction and maintenance.

• Turf and plant care management best practices, to include irrigation systems. 

• Proper tools and equipment required for performance of assigned duties.

• Applicable health and safety policy, procedures and practices.

 
Skills and Abilities to:

• Learn, read, interpret, and apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Follow oral and written instructions.

• Follow health and safety regulations.

• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Organize and complete a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; work independently with little or no direction and meet deadlines.

• Exercise technical and functional direction over assigned staff in preceding levels, and provide on the job training as needed.

• Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.

• Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Provide continuous effort to improve operations, streamline wor