Parks Maintenance Worker

General Purpose Maintains the grounds and facilities of the City's parks and selected facilities. Performs maintenance to park equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintains grounds by picking up debris, trimming trees, mowing grass, changing trash bags in trashcans, landscaping grounds, repairing playground equipment, picnic tables, cleaning restrooms, new construction, concrete mason, and heavy equipment operations. Maintains facilities by performing carpentry work, painting, replacing light bulbs, making plumbing repairs performs concrete and masonry work and repairs, and performs other duties as assigned. Helps control vegetation and growth; prepares, applies and properly disposes of pesticides. Peripheral Duties Operates a variety of mowing equipment. Other duties as assigned. Performs other duties by maintaining equipment, operating heavy equipment, installing upgraded equipment and assisting other departments as needed. Coordinate and work with all city departments, civic organizations, state and federal departments in maintaining existing and in the development of future parks.

Desired Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:

(A) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. (B) Basic knowledge relating to construction, repair, and maintenance of cemetery or related system, including the operation of related maintenance equipment. (C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Basic knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in cemetery systems. (B) Basic skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment. Special Requirements Must possess or be able to obtain, by time of hire, a valid Oklahoma Driver's License. Must be familiar with or have the ability to become familiar with the Coweta Code of Ordinances, safety policies and procedures. Tools and Equipment Used Mower, tractor, weed eater, chain saw, rock saw, backhoe, leaf blower, truck, hedge trimmer, hand tools, power tools, cutting torch, jack hammer, nail gun, grinder, buffer, table saw, paint gun, shovels

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person