Parks/Golf Equipment Operator (Parks)

Department: Parks Reports to: Designated Supervisor

Summary: Under basic supervision, performs unskilled and semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks; operates vehicles, equipment, and tools in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.

Essential Functions: Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs general labor tasks to maintain safe, attractive, and user-friendly City parks; operates a variety of vehicles and specialized equipment to maintain park facilities, golf courses, grounds, sports fields, playgrounds, and public areas; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Uses specialized tools and power equipment to perform park maintenance tasks, including weed control, mowing, watering, and trimming trees and landscape elements.
• Operates a wide range of vehicles and motorized equipment, including dump trucks, bulldozers, backhoes, material spreaders, plows and scrapers, aerifiers, man lifts, and front-end loaders.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance work and adjustments on equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Cleans up trash, debris, and restrooms.
• Repairs and maintains parks and golf course as directed; hauls materials, and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites.
• Maintains truck usage logs, truck inspection forms, maintenance records, and daily trip reports; inspects vehicles at start and end of work day.
• Controls ongoing work projects to assure that safety rules and regulations are adhered to, and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Assists with setup and cleanup for special events; cross-trains in a variety of skills; maintains and operates vehicles and equipment according to Parks department standards.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months of related outdoor work experience.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Federal, state, and City safety rules and regulations.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Operation and maintenance methods and standards for parks equipment and specialized vehicles.
• OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.

Skill in:

• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Making routine operating adjustments, repairs, and preventive maintenance to assigned equipment.
• Controlling work sites, and establishing effective safety zones.
• Following standard operating and safety procedures.
• Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.