Maintenance Worker IV - Cemetery

Job Description

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for a Maintenance IV - Parks technician, specializing and located primarily in the Cemetery. This is a full time position with the Saratoga Springs Public Works Department of approximately 40 hours per week. This position is under the supervision of the Parks Superintendent. The Public Works Department will try to provide the successful applicant with opportunities to grow and progress within the department.

This position is responsible for assisting in the ongoing operation and maintenance of the City's cemetery, parks, streetscapes, park facilities, open spaces, and other properties throughout the City. This position also functions as one of the City's principal "on-call" employee for after-hours emergencies related to areas of responsibility and snow plowing.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of turf management, mowing, line trimming, edging, aerating, fertilizing, herbicide spraying, overseeding, and sod replacement using a variety of

application equipment and techniques.

• Provide care and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and flowers (i.e. planting and proper pruning).
• Inspect City parks, play grounds and facilities to identify special maintenance and care needs.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and tools.
• Repair and installs irrigation systems.
• Remove graffiti and repairs vandalism of City property.
• Clear snow off park sidewalks, trails and other City walkways, and assist in snow removal of City streets and facilities. Perform maintenance on snow removal equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Four (6) years previous experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or related field.

Certifications Required (applicant must currently possess these or be able to acquire them within six months of the start of employment):

Certifications:

• A Valid Utah CDL.
• First Aid.
• Equipment training and competency.
• City Works work order documentation.
• Certified Utah Non Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, category #3 Ornamental turf.

At least one of the following:

• Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
• Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)
• Certified Irrigation Water Manager (CIWM)
• Certified Irrigation Water Manager (CIWM)
• Certified Irrigation Water Manager (CIWM)
• Certified Arborist (ISA)
• Water Distribution II
• Utah Backflow Technician II Tester

At least two of the following:

• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Proper Wiring and grounding of irrigation systems and controllers (certification)
• Proper Products and Techniques for Solvent Welding PVC (Certification)
• Vertebrate endorsement for the Pesticide Applicators license
• Flagger Certification
• Registered Stormwater Inspector
• Fall Protection Safety Training
• Lift Operator
• Insecticide Endorsement for the Pesticide Applicators License
• Utah Backflow Technician I inspector

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of park maintenance .
• Modern landscape maintenance and care methods.
• Basic computer operations and applications.
• Correct use of the English language and vocabulary.

Ability to:

• Interact with the public in all situations while maintaining a professional, pleasant, and courteous demeanor.
• Follow City policies and procedures.
• Maintain records and task lists.
• Operate moderate to heavy equipment that is needed to perform maintenance duties.
• Review and interpret basic to moderately difficult building and construction plans for public utility systems.
• Communicate in a concise, effective and professional manner by telephone, in writing, and in person.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, citizens, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Exercise sound and good judgment at all times, but especially in emergency situations.
• Direct and work with Seasonal employees.
• Perform tasks with an attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Utilize basic functions in Microsoft Office software programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
• Utilize specialized software including, but not limited to, City Works.
• Manage heavy workloads, prioritize, and multitask.
• Be a team player.
• Problem solve.
• Manage stress.
• Work independently with general supervision.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions-including but are not limited to the job functions, qualifications, and competencies listed herein-of this job in the working conditions below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successfully candidate must be able to perform under the physical demands and work environment including but not limited to the following:

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 80 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.

Compensation and Benefits

Wage Range:

The full salary range is as follows, please note hiring will normally occur at the Minimum of the range and will not exceed the Midpoint of the range:

Minimum - $26.28/hr.

Midpoint - $31.54/hr.

Maximum - $36.80/hr.

Benefits:

The City offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, life and long term disability insurance. The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually, 10 holidays annually, and a flexible work week.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Disclaimer

Suspension of Process, etc.:

The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.

Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.