Park Technician (Forestry Division)

City of Stevens Point•Stevens Point, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides a wide range of general maintenance, repair, construction and horticultural activities in park facilities and assigned areas. Responsible for the general upkeep, appearance, improvements, safety, cleanup and maintenance of indoor/outdoor facilities and park grounds.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED required
Two to four years’ work experience in park maintenance, landscaping, construction, general maintenance, natural resources or related field.
Possession of a valid Commercial Driving License (CDL) issued by the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain CDL within six months of hire, with a safe driving record.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and establish effective working relationships with associates, volunteers, staff and public; calmly approach and solve problems under stressful circumstances; maintain and promote harmony in the workplace; concentrate for extended periods of time, and be flexible.
Ability to communicate effectively and lead seasonal crews.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques used in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of parks, athletic fields and recreational facilities.
Skill in the use of common tools, power tools and various equipment.
Knowledge on operation of dump truck, bucket truck, garbage truck, snow removal equipment and loader.
Ability to maintain written and computer-generated reports and forms.

Responsibilities

Performs turf maintenance including mowing, trimming, seeding, fertilizing, watering and pesticide applications.
Prepares and maintains grass and synthetic turf athletic fields for various recreation activities.
Assists in training seasonal employees.
Leads seasonal crews at park areas and park facilities with tasks, projects and processes.
Assists with the seasonal start-up and winterization of parks and recreation facilities.
Conducts daily operations /maintenance of indoor/outdoor facilities.
Inspects parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas for hazards and unsafe conditions and makes necessary repairs or modifications.
Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance to park facilities and park related equipment including: mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and electrical.
Constructs, assembles, repairs, installs and renovates park facilities including buildings, pavilions, restrooms, skate parks, fences, signs, picnic tables, benches, trails, steps, ramps, guard posts and rails, etc.
Performs landscape methods and procedures.
Perform snow and ice control and removal procedures from parking lots, walkways and park roads. Including plowing, sanding, spreading deicing chemicals, loading trucks, hauling snow, and shoveling sidewalks.
Prune and/or removes trees along street right-of-ways and in park areas.
Collects refuse and fugitive trash at outdoor recreation areas and at park facilities.
Assist in municipal pool start-up, day-to-day operations, and winterizing tasks.
Operates pick-up trucks, tractors, large and small mowers, ice resurfacing equipment, powered grounds equipment, hand tools and power tools.
Responsible for cleaning and care of assigned equipment.
Reports needed repairs or malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with peers, supervisor, seasonal employees and the general public.
Performs a variety of custodial tasks typical of public buildings and indoor/outdoor facilities. Tasks include but are not limited to: cleaning floors, remove and empty trash; clean windows, walls, ceilings and light fixtures; clean sinks, lavatories and urinals in restrooms.
Assist the public as needed, while conveying the mission of the City of Stevens Point in a positive and professional manner.
Perform other related work as assigned for the efficient operation of the department.