Parks Maintenance Worker

General Purpose

The City of Whitefish, Montana is actively recruiting for the Parks Maintenance Worker position for our Parks & Recreation Department. We welcome your inquiries and encourage you to apply!

One of the fastest growing cities in Montana, Whitefish is consistently rated one of the best small towns in America and was named one of the top 25 ski towns in the world by National Geographic. It is located on the shores of Whitefish Lake and the base of Big Mountain - home to Whitefish Mountain Resort. Whitefish also boasts over 36 miles of natural surface single-track mountain biking and hiking trails with 10 trailheads, golfing, world class dining, two professional live theater companies, and is only thirty minutes from Glacier National Park.

This position will remain open until filled.

This position will be filled on a "seasonal" "temporary" or "short-term" basis dependent upon the applicant's availability and timeframe worked, past and present. This position will be filled to work for the approximate time period of June 2025 - August 2025.

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EOE-AA-M/F-VET-DISABILITY

GENERALPURPOSE:

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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the supervision of the Parks Foreman.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

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

Job Duties

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are typical for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

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 temporary employees and community service workers. Assure work is performed in accordance with sound safety practices set forth by the Parks Foreman.
• Assistsin therepair and installation ofsprinkler lines and heads.
• Assists in Urban Forestry techniques in removal, pruning, planting, care, and treatment of urban trees.
• Performall functions ofparks maintenance at ahigh level ofproficiency.
• Proficiently operate all assigned equipment and vehicles to perform any operation within the capacity of the machine as necessary to accomplish required work.
• Operatesnumerous types ofequipment such as self-propelled commercial mowers,tractors, loader, dump truck, turf renovation equipment, welder, jack hammer, trencher,backhoe, etc.
• Performssemi-skilled interior and exteriorbuildingmaintenance such as painting,plumbing, carpentryand electrical work.
• Flexibleto beavailable for emergencycall-outs duringofftime.
• Performsother duties as assigned.

PERIPHERALDUTIES:

• Maintenance techniquesin thecare, construction and operation ofCityParks systems,includingathletic fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, parks, shelters, open spaces andgreen belts.
• Playground inspection, installation and maintenance.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduationfrom high school orGED equivalent, and
• Twoyearsof experienceinrepair and maintenance work, or
• Anyequivalentcombination ofrelevant education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have sufficient experiencein thefield ofparks maintenanceto have acquiredan extensiveknowledgeofthemethods, materials, tools, and equipment used inall phases, includingabasic general knowledgeofelectricity, plumbing,carpentry, cement work, and irrigation systems.
• Workingknowledgeofequipment, materials and supplies used in buildingandgrounds maintenance.
• Workingknowledgeoffirst aid and applicable safetyprecautions.
• Skill in theoperation oflisted tools and equipment.
• Abilityto read and interpret technical materials pertainingto groundsmaintenance, includingcatalogs, blueprints on buildings and irrigation systems,journals, and manuals.
• Abilityto work independentlyand to complete dailyactivities accordingto workschedule; abilityto work effectivelyas ateam member; abilityto communicateorallyand in writing; abilityto work safely; abilityto understand, follow, andtransmit written and oral instructions; abilityto establish effective workingrelationships with employees, supervisors, and thepublic.

SPECIALREQUIREMENTS:

• ValidMontana State Driver's License.
• KnowledgeofTurfIrrigation.
• Knowledge of Urban Forestry

Supplemental Information

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Pickup truck; lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, aerator, chain saw, edger, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; janitorial equipment.

PHYSICALDEMANDS:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or rarely move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee rarely works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Whitefish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, 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. The City of Whitefish does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, creed, political idea, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or expression in its hiring or employment practices.