Parks Maintenance Specialist II #1438 - Parks & Recreation - Enterprise South - Public Works

THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO (2) VACANCIES. Under close supervision, performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance and/or landscaping duties within the County parks buildings, grounds, parks facilities, campsites, ballparks, and recreation sites. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Operates a variety of Landscaping equipment such as, but not limited to, mowers, weed eaters, tree trimmers, edgers, etc. Responsible for loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies in a safe and efficient manner; performs vehicle and equipment checks; performs preventive maintenance; may transfer equipment to and from work sites; may provide assistance in snow removal and ice control. Work around all types of moving equipment. Mows grass; weeds plant beds; prunes trees; trims and edges landscaping; cleans restrooms, facilities, grounds, pavilions, campsites, ballparks, and other recreation facilities; performs maintenance and repairs of recreation facilities and grounds. Responsible for workplace safety; performs preventive maintenance and other general maintenance activities; operates a variety of maintenance related tools, and landscape maintenance and/or heavy equipment. Perform a variety of support and clean-up activities, including restrooms, as well as other general laborer duties involving cleaning and sweeping throughout the park, and handling of all types of Parks and Recreation materials. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of equipment manuals, work orders and other documentation relating to the maintenance of County parks and recreational facilities. Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures. Knowledge of relevant Federal, State and County codes and regulations relating to building maintenance and workplace safety. Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations relating to the operation of Commercial Vehicles. Knowledge of County geography, parks and recreational facilities and work sites. Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures. Skill in working with a variety of hand and power tools and landscaping and construction equipment; equipment manuals, engineering specifications and drawings. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments and contractors. Skill in the performance of landscaping and plant care. The equivalent of a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license with a minimum of at least two (2) years of direct work experience in a recreation department and/or in landscaping, construction work, or a related field. OR One (1) year of work experience with Hamilton County Parks & Recreation and a valid driver’s license. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Regular visits to County facilities and work sites are required. Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level. SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Work requires moderate physical effort involving considerable walking and standing with intermittent sitting and driving. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Employee must frequently be able to lift and carry/move up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift and carry/move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust while performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee may work in high, precarious places and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change. All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance. All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx