Employment

Parks Maintenance Worker (Laborer II)

Grade: 4 (Starting Salary $12.81 Hour - $26,644 Annual)

Accepting applications for the following position thru 12:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2020

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs routine manual skilled and semi-skilled labor such as laying out and marking fields for various sports, mowing, weed-eating, minor repair, and equipment maintenance.  Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Loads and unloads dirt, grounds materials, mulch, gravel, chemicals and other materials used in the repair and maintenance of City facilities

Maintains and repairs park grounds and buildings.  Loads and unloads a variety of tools and equipment used in ground maintenance

Performs light construction and maintenance of City facilities including grounds care and assists in City snow removal operations as needed

Cleans, maintains and repairs a large variety of park and maintenance equipment.  Operates power mowers, weed-eaters, chipper machines and related equipment used to mow grass and clean and maintain grounds

 Lays out, marks and maintains game sites for sports such as baseball, softball, T-ball, football, and soccer

Moves bleachers, furniture and other equipment as necessary

 Works varied days, shifts, weekends, holidays and subject to twenty-four (24) hour call

REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

Education
Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience
Required: Some experience in the operation of motorized equipment and performance of general maintenance activities

Certifications/Licenses
Required: Valid Virginia driver’s license with a good driving record Preferred: CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Class B with an air brake endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of the operation of pick-up trucks, dump trucks and trailers and motorized maintenance equipment and manual tools
General knowledge of traffic rules and regulations as related to the operation of maintenance vehicles

General knowledge in the use and care of common hand, electric and gas-powered tools. Ability to maintain and repair a wide range of facilities and equipment, which may involve minor carpentry, painting, fence repairs, digging, trimming, or other skills
Ability to perform 24 hour on-call responsibilities and work varied shifts as assigned
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions, safety labels, and warnings
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable work or weather conditions
Ability to understand and follow instructions relating to the safe usage of tools, chemicals, and other materials
Ability to organize and perform maintenance functions independently without work-site supervision
Ability to demonstrate mathematical aptitude to layout athletic fields

Additional Requirements
Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination and drug screening. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

The City of Covington offers equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees.  All employment policies and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.