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Home My WebLink AboutSenior MW - ParksUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Senior Maintenance Worker – Parks Department: Parks & Recrea�on Division: Parks & Forestry Supervisor: Superintendent of Parks & Forestry FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 12 Job Number: 1209 Job Summary Under direc�on, performs skilled and supervisory work, of a specialized and technical nature, in the care and maintenance of the City's municipal park equipment, playground equipment, facili�es, grounds and other assigned areas. Work involves ini�a�on, direc�on and performance of specialized and technical tasks rela�ng to the maintenance and care of municipal park equipment, playground equipment, facili�es, carnival rides and equipment, grounds, trails and other assignment areas and the associated opera�ng equipment. Performs related work as required. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Assists with park and project planning, determines what projects need completed, maintains project list, schedules employees, and assigns daily jobs and equipment. • Performs project oversight and assists where needed, orders and assigns equipment, tools and supplies. • Iden�fies, researches and obtains bids for new equipment, tools or supplies. • Assists in monitoring and preparing the annual opera�ng budget. • Iden�fies, directs and performs general and preven�ve maintenance and repairs on equipment, ameni�es and facili�es. • Works with members of public, contractors, other City staff and u�lity companies rela�ve to division projects and needs. • Maintains SPCC plan and documenta�on for parks fueling tanks. • Maintains and documents vehicle and equipment data. • Iden�fies and recommends facility opera�onal policies and procedures. • Performs du�es in a safe manner and par�cipates in safety training, ensures safety protocol is followed. • Operates light and heavy duty trucks, skid steer, backhoe, tractors, loaders, rotary and gang mowers, road graders, specialized equipment, and a variety of power hand tools used in assigned work. • Supervises and performs snow and ice removal for trails, pedestrian areas and parking lots, storm damage clean-up and ice rink maintenance. Updated: March 2024 • Constructs, demolishes, repairs and paints shelters, restrooms, picnic tables, benches, wood and stone retaining walls, signs, trails, dikes, storm drains, bridges and other facili�es and equipment. • Performs building maintenance tasks at parks and other City facili�es which may include general and finish carpentry, cement work, basic plumbing, electrical repair and installa�on, welding, metal fabrica�on and building construc�on and repairs. • Responds to storms and other emergencies. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in park maintenance. • Forkli� and backhoe cer�fica�on completed within 6 months of hire. Sa�sfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruc�on permit upon first day in posi�on. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Cer�fied Playground Safety Inspector. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, propor�ons, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. • Ability to establish and maintain effec�ve public rela�ons and rela�onships with supervisors and other employees. • Ability to interpret a variety of instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to lead, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate employees. • Ability to perform basic mathema�cal calcula�ons and calculate measurements for building supplies. • Ability to plan, organize and perform daily maintenance schedules to provide for efficient opera�ons. • Ability to prepare writen work sheet reports. • Ability to read and interpret shop manuals and play equipment installa�on instruc�ons. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. Updated: March 2024 • Ability to solve prac�cal problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situa�ons where only limited standardiza�on exists. • Skill and knowledge of carpentry, building construc�on and maintenance. • Skill in the opera�on of heavy equipment and the use of hand and power tools. • Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing basic, entry-level daily tasks and assignments. Does not carry out disciplinary action, does not hire or fire, is not responsible for writing or delivering performance review. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Updated: March 2024 Reviewed/Approved by: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recrea�on Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________