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City of Shawnee Oklahoma

Parks Maintenance Worker I

City of Shawnee Oklahoma, Shawnee, Oklahoma, us, 74802

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Application

JOB TITLE:

Parks Maintenance Worker I EXEMPT:

No DEPARTMENT:

Operations PAY RANGE : 12/1 - $15.47 ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Parks Supervisor DOT/SAFETY SENSITIVE:

Yes

This classification is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations and/or the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act. As a safety-sensitive classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana certification will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION : Under general direction performs manual and semi-skilled work of the Parks Maintenance Division. Work varies, requiring independent judgment in the oversight and coordination of the Division activities within established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Physical demands include bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, reaching, walking on rough or uneven terrain, kneeling, and pulling or lifting up to 75#s (greater with assistance). Work is often performed in uncontrollable working conditions of inclement weather of heat, cold, dampness, dust, moderate noise levels, and hazardous chemicals; Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

Mows, weeds, trims, and picks up debris around streets, parks, city facilities, and right-of-ways, plants, waters, fertilizes, and applies herbicides and pesticides per direction, trims shrubs, and trees, cleans restrooms, installs and repairs fences, guardrails and walkways; paints and repairs park benches and other park equipment. Troubleshoots minor electrical mechanical equipment problems; Detects hazardous atmosphere and corrects problems before entry into confined space; Detects and reports and/or corrects unsafe working conditions of immediate work sites to the supervisor; Prepares daily reports; Work is mostly performed outdoors subject to inclement weather conditions of heat, cold, and dampness and may be exposed to hazards and chemicals; Contacts with other agencies, departments, the public, and employees is incidental to work requiring common courtesy and respect; SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:

None.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Graduation from high school, or its equivalent, PLUS One year general work experience; experience with parks maintenance desirable; Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License and maintain a status of insurability. JOB TITLE: Parks Maintenance Worker I - Lake Operations (continued)

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS :

May periodically perform stand-by and call-back work during off duty hours; Working hours could change seasonally to accommodate task/duty;

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of parks and facilities management including construction, repair, and maintenance methods to enhance the facilities; Is responsible for equipment and facilities of value that requires care to prevent damage and the use of proper safety equipment following established safety procedures to prevent injury; Must possess knowledge of safe work practices and procedures; May be assigned to a specific work area of the City; Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the non-essential functions .

Revised 9-1-11

Contact : Please email applications to personnel@shawneeok.org

Becki Reyes HR Assistant 405-878-1627

Deadline for Applying :

Open until filled