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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks Maintenance Worker Apprentice City of Port Townsend Job Description Parks Maintenance Worker Apprentice Classification title: Apprentice Working title: Parks Maintenance Worker Apprentice Department: Public Works Union: Teamsters FLSA status: Non-Exempt Wage Classification: 7 Hours: Full Time Effective date: 3/7/23; Jan. 2024; Nov. 2024 Reports to: Facilities and Parks Manager and/or Parks Crew Chief Civil Service: No JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision of the division manager, performs a variety of maintenance and repair work to various park and recreation facilities. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide safe, equitable, and inclusive access to parks, recreation and City facilities to foster healthy living and strengthen the bonds of the community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employee shall meet all requirements of group A of the Core Competencies, and the tasks described in these select competencies are considered part of the essential functions for Parks Maintenance Worker Apprentice. • Conducts landscape and ground maintenance and repair activities including mowing, line trimming, tree pruning, weed removal, planting, and irrigation work • Performs maintenance and repair activities to park facilities including painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and concrete work • Operates equipment including backhoe, front-end loader, riding mowers, chainsaws, liner trimmers, and power tools when needed and as qualified • Transports equipment with truck and trailer to varying work sites • Performs custodial duties including public restroom cleaning and emptying garbage cans • Cleans and maintains park facilities to acceptable standards • Maintains basic record keeping regarding purchases and work activities. • Enforces park rules through public education and interaction • Works with volunteer groups • Assists with preventative maintenance of equipment in coordination with the Fleet division • Assists with development and implementation of safety programs • Other duties as assigned CORE COMPETENCIES: The groups below provide a list of competencies for career path development in this division of Public Works. Parks Group A Competencies • Provides essential services as a front-line worker • Works well in a team • Shows the ability to effectively interact with the public • Demonstrates safe work practices Parks Maintenance Worker Apprentice • Supports cross-team functionality and collaboration • Effective and efficient communication with team members, managers, and other departments, both verbally and in writing, using tact, patience and courtesy to convey instructions, provide feedback, receive feedback, and resolve issues • Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people • Maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, peers, management and customers • Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, such as shifting priorities, unexpected challenges, or variations in the workload, while maintaining composure and effectiveness Parks Group B Competencies (Entry Level – included to show skills needed for advancement) • Basic hand tool and power tool operations • General understanding of landscape and mowing procedures • Performs snow and ice removal operations according to City guidelines • Basic custodial operations and trash removal • Ability to use City GIS maps for informational purposes, efficient operations, and asset management • After a minimum of 6 months of experience, be available to be added to the standby rotation calendar Parks Group C Competencies (Mechanical Skills – included to show skills needed for advancement) • Ability to operate line trimmers, backpack blowers, hedgers, and chainsaws • Possesses the skillset to operate zero-turn mowers and walk-behind equipment • Considerable tree pruning and chainsaw experience • Knowledge of plant material and basic tree identification • General knowledge of irrigation system operation and repair • Applies herbicides and pesticides as needed or assigned • Basic knowledge of electrical, construction and plumbing repairs • Works with seasonal employees and volunteers to support their work • Ability to collect infrastructure data using GIS applications for asset management. Parks Group D Competencies (Specific Skills – included to show skills needed for advancement) • Member of the Sport Turf Management Association (STMA) or similar association • Backflow Assembly Testers (BAT) or equivalent Backflow Certificate • International Society of Arboriculture Certificate (ISBC) or equivalent Arborist Certificate • Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI, NRPA) • Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP, NRPA) • Washington State Pesticide Applicators License • Certified Irrigation Tech (CIT) or equivalent certification • Ability to serve as back-up to the Crew Chief when not available • Leads and implements construction projects for park improvements and repair • Oversees and manages irrigation system operation and repair • Safely lead trail maintenance crews, recognize and repair trail maintenance issues • Demonstrates solution-oriented problem solving in a parks environment for parks equipment and systems • Shares skills and trains team members • Ability to process GIS information and perform analysis of assets as well as use software to Parks Maintenance Worker Apprentice produce maps and informational materials for City staff and the public Parks Group E Competencies (Management Skills – included to show skills needed for advancement) • Oversees Volunteer Program and implementation of software and other administrative duties around volunteerism • Develops and maintains staff work schedules, timesheets, and payroll reports • Presents to the Parks, Recreation, Trees, and Trails Advisory Board • Assigns and coordinates work and provides needed resources to staff • Inspects work performed in conformance with established standards • Coordinates with other City departments, contractors, and external agencies • Understands and implements the City’s purchasing policy and procedures manual • Serve as a liaison to the management team • Oversees and leads volunteer groups and individuals • Provides oversight and manages seasonal employees • Performs 1:1 meetings with other team members • Provides mentoring and training for team members • Works with operations manager to develop annual work plan and budget • Assists in tracking each fund within the department budget over the year • Provides manager with recommendations and/or input regarding hiring and employee reviews • Ability to communicate technical elements of the work with the public • Demonstrates assertive management skills in fairly addressing issues with peers, the public, management, and other City employees • Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire crew members to achieve performance goals and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency • Understands and responds to the needs and concerns of team members, demonstrating consideration for their perspectives, experiences and well-being • Skilled in resolving conflicts or disagreements that may arise among team members and customers, using diplomacy, and productive problem-solving techniques • Efficiently manages time and resources to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and optimize productivity, while ensuring the safety and quality of work performed by the crew • Assists in the development of and/or maintains a preventative maintenance program • Assists in the development of and/or maintains a capital replacement program • Maintains reports and other documents pertaining to purchases, contracted services, and other operational needs • Operates various computer programs regularly including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Work management software QUALIFICATIONS Required • High school diploma or GED • Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier • First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to obtain within the first 12 months in this position • Traffic Control and Flagging certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months in this position Preferred Parks Maintenance Worker Apprentice • Experience working with landscape equipment and medium equipment such as tractors and loaders • Experience using a maintenance management software program • Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification • GIS and GPS mapping experience *The City of Port Townsend is required by the State of Washington to have a minimum of one NRPA Certified Playground Inspector on staff. *The City of Port Townsend is required by the State of Washington to have a minimum of one current State of Washington Pesticide Applicator License on staff. WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires being onsite working in the field primarily in the outdoors during all types of weather; repeated walking, bending, stooping and lifting; the ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.; vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected); and a full range of motor skills. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job- related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.