Parks Trades and Grounds Worker III - City

PAY 

$23.43 - $36.26 Hourly

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

ELIGIBILITY LIST PREFERENCE ORDER  

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered.  

POSITION DESIGNATION 

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019.   This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS/WORK HISTORY

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.  
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

BENEFITS

• The City offers competitive pay and robust benefits:  City of Oklahoma City Benefits

JOB SUMMARY

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Grounds Management Division of the Parks and Recreation Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. However, an eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies in the department, per provisions of the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement.  The Parks Trades and Grounds Worker III is primarily responsible for performing journey-level carpentry, masonry/concrete finishing, painting, or welding duties for the maintenance and upkeep of City parks and recreational facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operating equipment which may include interstate or boom mowers, slope mowers, boom sprayers, tractors with attachments, front-end loaders, skidders, backhoes, excavators, pickups, flatbeds, dump trucks, crack-filling machine, push mowers and lawn edges.
• Performing journey-level carpentry, masonry/concrete finishing, painting, or welding duties.
• Conducting chemical spraying of vegetation.
• Following all procedures related to work safety and equipment maintenance.
• Follow both written and verbal instructions; carrying out assignments independently and as a team lead.
• Serve as a team/crew leader.
• Complete work orders, safety reports, and other work-related records or reports daily.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or a GED equivalent degree.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Chemical Applicator License (Category #3A).
• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).

NOTE: Parks and Recreation employees will be required to possess or obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License within twelve (12) months an