Parks Maintenance Worker

JOB TITLE:                  Park Maintenance Worker

DEPARTMENT:            Parks

REPORTS TO:             Park & Facilities Manager

FLSA STATUS:            Non-Exempt

PAY RATE:                   Starts at $25.05 per hour

APPROVAL DATE:      October 17, 2010

REVISION DATE:         May 05, 2025

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS JUNE 20, 2025.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of a Park & Facility Manager, the Park Maintenance Worker performs general and semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks in and around District parks, buildings, and facilities in compliance with established maintenance and safety standards. The Park Maintenance Worker assists in and performs planning, coordination, and supervision of part-time park staff; and performs related work as required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, evaluates, and coordinates maintenance requests from the Park & Facilities Manager, as well as other departments, ensuring District maintenance needs are met and facilities/events are prepared.


• Cleans and maintains District grounds, facilities, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas, barbeque pits and maintenance shop according to established maintenance and safety standards. Picks up and disposes of debris and trash.


• Performs work in construction, maintenance and repair including but not limited to the following: electrical, mechanical, gas and water, plumbing, concrete and asphalt work, roofing, painting, carpentry, welding, new construction or remodeling, landscaping, pest control, lawn maintenance, and plant and tree care.


• Grades, backfills, and grooms athletic fields.


• Cleans, repairs, and maintains fences, pathways, and parking lots.


• Performs heavy physical labor including lifting and carrying heavy supplies and using shovels and other tools and equipment to dig holes, trenches, and ditches.


• Assists in installing and maintaining irrigation systems.


• Assists with District events as needed which may require working off hours and weekends.


• Performs seasonal trimming of trees, removes broken or dangerous limbs from trees, fells and bucks dead or dying trees, cuts, and removes remaining debris, operates a woodchipper within all safety guidelines and trains other employees on safety guidelines.


• May oversee a small crew assigned to assist in tree maintenance.


• Updates and manages the District’s tree management program.


• Cuts and hauls trees, shrubs, turf, and weeds. Rakes leaves and hoes planting beds. Plants, waters, prunes, fertilizes, aerates and performs other tasks related to the care of trees, shrubs, flowers and turf. Edges around walks, planting beds, walls, fences, and related grounds areas.


• Assesses District’s needs and aids in identifying funding opportunities for additional tools and machinery to enable successful grounds and facilities management.

OTHER DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides direction to and supervises regular, temporary, and volunteer staff, including selecting, monitoring, training, scheduling and determining workloads; assists with hiring.


• Assists in the development, recommendation and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the assigned park area(s).


• Enforces safety and operating procedures and provides for maintenance needs including compliance with health and safety codes and building codes.


• Operates vehicles, tractors, trenchers, rototillers, chainsaws, hand tools, and other light to heavy equipment. Maintains vehicles and equipment on a regular basis in compliance with established maintenance standards.


• Ensures that restrooms and District facilities are adequately stocked with supplies. Notifies Park & Facilities Manager when additional supplies are needed.


• Answers questions and provides direction and information to the public regarding park ordinances, rules and regulations. Ensures that order is maintained in District parks and facilities, and reports injuries, accidents, vandalism, area misuse, and other undesirable activities to the appropriate authority.


• May be responsible for routine inspection of District grounds, facilities, and/or playgrounds as assigned. Performs required maintenance or repairs to correct issues and documents actions taken. Reports problems and safety issues to Park & Facilities Manager.


• Maintains written and/or digital records and completes reports as assigned.


• Utilizes proper safety precautions and safety equipment related to all work performed.


• Operates a computer to access email and intranet site for employee updates and work requests.


• Communicates to interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, volunteers and the general public sufficient to convey information and to receive work direction.


• Regular, predictable attendance is required.


• Ability to get along and work effectively with others.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities         

This position may be tasked to supervise part-time, temporary and volunteer staff of the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

The Park Maintenance Worker shall be considered to be performing in an acceptable manner when the following have been accomplished:

1.  Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.


2.  Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.


3. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.


4. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; reads and interprets written information.


5. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.


6. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.


7. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.


8. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.


9. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.


10. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.


11.  Dependability - Follows instructions, Responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General:

•  All applicants must be live scan fingerprinted and pass pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen.


•  Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age prior to appointment due to hazards of the job.


•  Must be able to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours based on District needs.


• Required to wear District provided uniform, boots and safety equipment while working.

Education and/or Experience:                                                    

•  Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED, and at least one of the following:


•  Two (2) year of experience in parks maintenance or related experience in semi-skilled construction field, and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position, or


•  One (1) year of experience in tree maintenance/arboriculture or related experience or equivalent training, and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.

Additional Skills and abilities:

• Ability to follow oral and written direction.


• Ability to proactively respond to park and facilities maintenance issues and problems and provide strong customer service.


• Knowledge of techniques and equipment used in the maintenance of grounds and facilities.


• Ability to learn and maintain assigned parks and facilities according to established maintenance and safety standards.


• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.


• Ability to clean, maintain, and repair vehicles, facilities and grounds.


•  Ability to operate, maintain and repair hand and power tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of facilities and grounds.


• Ability to follow safety practices and procedures related to the use of a variety of equipment, power tools and hand tools.


• Knowledge of vehicle operation and safety.


• Ability to perform heavy physical labor, such as lifting (up to 100 pounds), carrying heavy objects, using a shovel and other equipment to dig.


•  Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights.


•  Knowledge of the operation of a personal computer and office equipment.


• Skill in diffusing user problems in parks and facilities through the use of effective communication skills.


•  Ability to recognize and report hazards or safety issues in parks and facilities.


• Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions and recommend or implement effective courses of action.


• Ability to accurately complete paperwork, including timesheets, reports and forms.

Language Skills:                                                    

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.


• Ability to write simple correspondence.


• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills and reasoning ability:                                            

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.


• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.                                      


•  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.


• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver’s license, proof of personal vehicle insurance and a satisfactory driving record are required.


• American Red Cross certification (varies by program, First Aid and CPR certifications required). At the option of the appointing authority persons hired into this class may be required to either possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits designated licenses, certifications or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment.


• Possession of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification is preferred.

Computer Skills:                                                   

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, the Microsoft Office Suite of products and a familiarity with web-based applications. Knowledge of basic office equipment should include Internet and email, copy machines, cell phone and app use.

Physical and Emotional 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. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Performs simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation. May be exposed to constant vibration of equipment for prolonged periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus while inspecting and performing work activities, operating vehicles, tools, and equipment, and preparing paperwork and reports. Performs heavy physical labor, such as lifting (up to 100 pounds), carrying heavy objects, and using a shovel and other equipment to dig. Climbs ladder and works at heights. Works for prolonged periods of time in sun, heat, and inclement weather. Possible exposure to traffic and other potential hazards.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is potentially exposed to fumes, dust, pesticides, and air contaminants which may cause eye and skin irritation, and is regularly exposed to noise, machinery, moving objects and other vehicles.

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to severe; ear protection is provided and mandatory when noise levels exceed safe thresholds.

Typically works outdoors in varied weather conditions with exposure to sun, heat and inclement weather. Possible exposure to traffic and other potential hazards. Regularly works inside and maintains District facilities. The incumbent may apply herbicides, insecticides and pesticides, cleaning and lubricating chemicals and ingredients which would expose the employee to fumes, dust, and air contaminants which may cause eye and skin irritation. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb up ladders, ascend in bucket trucks, lifts or climb via rope in order to perform work at heights. May be assigned to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours based on District scheduling needs. May be assigned to work during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects and/or events in varying climate and temperature conditions.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

When a recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. FORPD reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

 Initial Selection Review:

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. FORPD reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

Testing:

Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact the assigned recruiter upon opening of a recruitment.

Withdrawing from Recruitment Process:

Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

Questions:

All questions regarding this position should be directed to the assigned recruiter upon opening of a future recruitment. NOTE: The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

BENEFITS

Retirement

The District contracts with CalPERS for its pension program. Retirement formula is 2% @ 55 for Classic Members (hired before 2013 with no more than 6 months break in service) or 2% @ 62 for all others. 

Health

The District offers 11 different health plans through CalPERS, many of which are 100% paid by the District for employees and dependents.

2025 Health Max Rates:

Single     $     1138.78

2-Party   $     2277.56

Family    $     2960.83 

Dental/Vision

100% paid by the District for both employee and family. Delta Dental/VSP.

Life/AD&D

100% paid by the District for employee with optional employee-paid additional coverage.

Deferred Compensation

The District offers two employee-paid deferred compensation plans.

Leave Time

Generous vacation time, sick leave and 13 paid holidays.