SR Parks Maintenance Worker

The City of Fayetteville, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Citys policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to maintain the integrity of the landscape, safety of facilities, and equipment located at the city parks.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class, as necessary.

• Performs mowing, edging, blowing, trimming, and weed eating of the parks.

• Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment.

• Cleans Park bathrooms.

• Trims, removes, and provides care for trees, bushes, and ornamental plants.

• Removes litter from playground areas, empties trash receptacles, loads, and unloads materials, supplies, equipment, and other debris from City Parks.

• Inspects and maintains playground equipment and spray park, checks, and maintains chlorine levels, performs equipment safety inspections.

• Provides direction to less experienced personnel.

• Reports any safety hazards to the supervisor.

• Meets with vendors and contractors and oversees work being completed based on specifications at City Parks.

• Operates a city vehicle in the performance of duties.

• Checks and maintains the chlorine levels in the spray park.

• Responds to and participates in emergency calls.

• Assists with preparing for special City events at City Center Park.

• Performs minor carpentry, plumbing and other repairs at City parks and City Hall.

• Performs related work as assigned.

• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.

• No experience required.

• Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

• Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.

• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.

• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.

• Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

• Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Fayetteville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses

May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.