Senior Park Worker (#RC0801)
$26.51-$32.22 Hourly / $4,594.85-$5,585.07 Monthly / $55,138.23-$67,020.86 Yearly

Under general supervision, performs supervisory work in implementing park maintenance and construction activities in assigned functional areas; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

Employees in this class supervise a crew of Park Workers who are responsible for the maintenance and improvement of a major park or group of parks or grounds. Employees of this class will, in some instances, participate in the work of their employees; however, the primary and most important duties are supervision of staff and administrative duties.

• Schedules and trains staff; assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of employees assigned to maintain, repair and construct park grounds and facilities; plans work schedules for upcoming projects; coordinates use of general relief, AWP, and other alternative work crews.
• Coordinates with park planners on new projects; recommends park maintenance projects; assists with design of landscaping and facilities; reviews the work of park maintenance contractors; insures terms of the contract are met; may coordinate work with contractors.
• Assists in preparing and monitoring park unit budget; determines supplies, materials, clothing, equipment and staffing needs and justifies to department management; uses manual and computerized systems to maintain fiscal and other records.
• Maintains records of work assigned and completed; orders materials and supplies; prepares estimates for labor and material costs.
• Establishes and maintains standards of safe work performance; trains subordinates in the safe use and operation of equipment; ensures that equipment and tools are properly used and maintained.
• Coordinates special events and activities with user groups and agencies; assists users with permits, set up and other activities.
• May manage specialized segments of the park system such as reservations, concessions, public work programs, equipment maintenance or contracts as required.

Principles and practices of supervision, training, administration and budgets; principles and practices of park, janitorial, grounds and/or recreation area maintenance; methods, tools and materials used in park and grounds maintenance; basic painting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical, and mechanical trades; basic landscape design and maintenance; hazards and safety precautions in construction and maintenance work; public relations techniques.

Plan, assign, train, supervise and evaluate the work of others; coordinate and oversee park development and maintenance projects; read and interpret plans, sketches, drawings and blueprints; material and labor costs for projects and budgets; assist with preparation and monitoring of budgets; use and maintain tools; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Mobility-Occasional operation of keyboards, 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.