Maintenance Assistant PT (3 vacancies)

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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• This person will perform skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance related to County Park operations and County support services providing a clean and safe environment for park visitors.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• This person will report to the Asst. Grounds Superintendent, Position #00500289, at the Parks location.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Mow grass in Central and Buchmiller Park on a cyclical basis using specialized equipment (i.e. Large 4WD tractor with 15' rotary deck, large area mower with three hydraulically controlled rotary decks 

• Service, clean and provide daily maintenance of mower (i.e. check or change oil, grease, sharpen blades, etc.)

• Provide daily feedback on field and equipment conditions

• Check daily facility schedule and prevent conflicts between rentals, programs and mowing

• Ability to follow County and Departmental Policies and Procedures

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

• Assist with facility needs as directed

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or GED required

• Must be 18 years of age due to operation of motorized equipment

• Experience operating medium to heavy equipment (i.e. large farm tractor, flail mower or large multi-deck rotary mower preferred

• Experience working outdoors preferred

• Experience using basic hand tools preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to follow oral and written instruction

• Ability to work well with minimum supervision

• Ability to work well alone or with others

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening

• Must have and maintain a valid PA Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy and submit to driving record background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist height, 30 pounds to shoulder height, and 25 pounds above the head

• Must be able to traverse uneven terrain for long distances

• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B.  Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided. 

• Ability to perform strenuous tasks over extended periods of time

• Ability to stoop, bend from the waist and reach overhead frequently, and for extended periods of time

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while operating equipment

• Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather

• This position requires wearing a supplied t-shirt with an FM logo during working hours

• This position requires wearing long pants; shorts are NOT permitted

• This position requires the use of closed toe and closed back shoes that support the ankle

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.  Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.