Maintenance Technician

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds, and parks.

Works under the supervision of the Parks Maintenance Foreman and Parks and Recreation Director or designee.

May supervise community service workers or temporary employees as required and assigned.

 
Job Duties: 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by the Maintenance Technician.  The following duties are typical for this classification and are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

This position serves an important role in the operation of the City and requires a consistent and dependable presence during assigned hours of work.  It is expected that every employee should be on time, fully prepared, every day that the employee is scheduled to work.

As directed, orient, train and supervise the work activities of community service workers.  Assure work is performed in accordance with sound safety practices set forth by the Parks Maintenance Foreman.   

Works extensively assembling, maintaining, and operating below and above ground irrigation systems, including miles of distribution lines, pumps, back-flow prevention, check valves, gate and ball valves, hundreds of sprinkler heads, electronic controllers, circuit boards, extending existing and constructing new systems.  Assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.

Weekly inspections of soil compositions and irrigation systems in parks. 

Ability to help with weed management program.

Performs all functions of parks maintenance at a high level of proficiency.

Proficiently operate all assigned equipment and vehicles to perform any operation within the capacity of the machine as necessary to accomplish required work.

Operates numerous types of equipment such as self-propelled commercial mowers, tractors, turf renovation equipment, jack hammer, trencher, etc.

Performs semi-skilled interior and exterior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.

Assists in Urban Forestry techniques in removal, pruning, planting, care, and treatment of urban trees.

Manage and maintain the fleet of vehicles and attachments for vehicles and small motors.

Flexible to be available for emergency call-outs during off time.

Performs other duties as assigned.