Park Worker (#RC0800)
$22.91-$27.84 Hourly / $3,970.63-$4,826.32 Monthly / $47,647.57-$57,915.92 Yearly

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled maintenance and construction work in maintaining and improving county parks and facilities; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

Employees in this class perform a wide variety of work in maintaining and developing county parks and grounds. Employees may be assigned to perform general or specialized duties within a park or group of parks or grounds; may work with minimal supervision; may routinely supervise general relief, alternative work program, and other work crews; and may act as lead worker over other employees.

• Maintains grounds in parks and landscaped areas; cultivates and fertilizes grounds; plants, mows, rakes, and irrigates lawn areas; plants trees, shrubs, and flowers; performs ornamental and other types of pruning; applies pesticides.
• Maintains, repairs, and performs custodial services to park buildings and facilities, including drinking fountains, restrooms, picnic facilities, playgrounds and playing fields, fences and other fixtures; constructs park facilities and other projects requiring rough carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and other work.
• Installs and maintains manual and automated irrigation systems.
• Cleans park areas and facilities; replenishes supplies.
• Operates a variety of maintenance tools and equipment, including power tools, sprayers, mowers, fertilizers, trenchers, power-boats, tractors, trucks and other equipment; performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Ensures compliance with department rules and regulations to protect and preserve natural features.
• Requests and obtains needed equipment and supplies; maintains records of materials used, work completed, and equipment operations and maintenance.
• Supervises general relief crews, temporary employees, alternative work program crews, and others assigned to park areas; may act as lead worker over others.

Methods and techniques for caring for plants and lawns, including planting, cultivation, fertilizing and pruning; general maintenance and construction practices; methods, materials, tools, and practices used in park grounds and facilities maintenance.

Work independently; follow oral and written instructions; perform a wide variety of grounds, custodial, and facilities maintenance work; use tools and operate equipment used in park maintenance and development; maintain records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; lead others.

Mobility-Sitting and standing for extended periods, driving, walking, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, operate heavy equipment, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, and crawling; Lifting-Occasionally lift up to 70 plus pounds or restraining or lifting heavy objects or people; Vision-Good overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination, depth perception, occasional reading of close-up work; Dexterity-Normal dexterity; Hearing/Talking-Occasional hearing and talking on the telephone or radio and in person; Emotional/Psychological-Occasional decision making, concentration, public contact, working alone, exposure to hazardous materials, trauma, and emergency situations; Environmental Conditions-Occasional exposure to in-door climate; frequent exposure to out-door environment; contact with hazardous materials; may require occasional overtime, weekend or evening work.