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Company Name : Carson City, NV
Location : Carson City, NV 89701
Position : Parks Maintenance Worker 1 or 2

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This is an exciting opportunity to work outdoors and play a vital role in making our community a great place to live, work, and play! Work every day in Carson City’s 8,000+ acres of parks, cemeteries, trails and open space, including almost 800-acres of developed parkland. Employees in this position enjoy generous benefits, as outlined here.
Depending on experience, this position may be filled as either a Parks Maintenance Worker 1 or Parks Maintenance Worker 2. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department.
Parks Maintenance Worker 1:
Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair and restoration of city parklands. This includes: playing fields, cemeteries, native and landscaped areas, trails, and recreation amenities. The Parks Maintenance Worker I is an entry level and trainee class within the Parks Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from Parks Maintenance Worker II in that the incumbents receive continual training and education opportunities, while gaining on-the-job experience. Additionally, this position will use and operate a variety of manual and power tools and equipment, respond to requests and inquiries from the public, provide visitor information as necessary and perform related work as required.

Parks Maintenance Worker 2:
Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair and restoration of city parklands. This includes: playing fields, cemeteries, native and landscaped areas, trails, and recreation amenities. The Park Maintenance Worker II is the skilled and experienced level within the Parks Maintenance Worker series and is expected to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision. Additionally, this position will use and operate a variety of manual and power tools and equipment, respond to requests and inquiries from the public, provide visitor information as necessary and perform related work as required.

Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans. To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), click here (Download PDF reader).

Parks Maintenance Worker 1:

Employer-Paid PERS: $16.3009 – $24.4518 hourly / $33,905.82 – $50,859.64 annually

Employee/Employer-Paid PERS:
$18.9830 – $28.4746 hourly / $39,484.64 – $59,227.22 annually

Parks Maintenance Worker 2:

Employer-Paid PERS: $18.0187 – $27.0286 hourly / $37,479.00 – $56,219.54 annually

Employee/Employer-Paid PERS:
$20.9834 – $31.4755 hourly / $43,645.42 – $65,469.04 annually

Please Note: An eligibility list is being established with this recruitment. All candidates who apply for this position will automatically be placed on an eligibility list for six (6) months, and may be considered for any future vacancies within that time period.
** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

Examples of Duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Parks Maintenance Worker 1:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair, and restoration of City parklands to ensure safe and efficient access for the public and staff.
Performs a variety of landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, seeding/re-seeding; and aerating turf areas and sports fields; maintains native and landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches; prepares soil for planting; plants trees, and shrubs; installs, repairs, adjusts and maintains irrigation systems.
Grooms and prepares sports fields for practices, games, tournaments, and public use.
Cleans and maintains park and recreation facilities; restrooms and picnic shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels, and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.
Under general supervision, mixes and applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
Maintains and performs repair work on a variety of park equipment; may paint facilities, assists with plumbing and carpentry work; maintain or conduct basic repairs on hardscapes (paved trails), builds basic concrete forms and assists with finishing work.
Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including mowers, tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, brooms, and other tools; operates trucks, small utility vehicles, trailers, and tractors with attachments.
Performs snow removal activities as required.
Observes safe work methods and uses appropriate personal protective equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; ensures safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; reports and documents safety concerns and attends safety meetings.
Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use.
Maintains basic records of work performed and completes work orders as assigned.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as a member of work team.
Instructs, trains, and directs the work of seasonal employees, volunteers, inmates, or less experienced staff.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
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Parks Maintenance Worker 2:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair, and restoration of City parklands to ensure safe and efficient access for the public and staff.
Performs a variety of landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, seeding/re-seeding; and aerating turf areas and sports fields; maintains native and landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches; prepares soil for planting; plants trees, and shrubs; performs trail maintenance and construction duties, including trail repairs, clearing downed trees, erosion control; maintains and constructs drainage systems, trail bridges, culverts, fences and gates.
Installs, repairs, adjusts, and maintains irrigation systems.
Grooms and prepares sports fields for practices, games, tournaments, and public use.
Cleans and maintains park and recreation facilities; restrooms and picnic shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels, and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.
Operates a full range of light and heavy maintenance and grounds equipment including tractors, backhoes, skid steers, bobcats, dump trucks, boom trucks, forklifts, riding lawn mowers and snow removal equipment.
Under general supervision, mixes and applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
Maintains and performs repair work on a variety of park equipment; may paint facilities, assists with plumbing and carpentry work; maintain or conduct basic repairs on hardscapes (paved trails), builds basic concrete forms and assists with finishing work.
Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including mowers, tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, brooms, and other tools; operates trucks, small utility vehicles, trailers, and tractors with attachments.
Performs snow removal activities as required.
Observes safe work methods and uses appropriate personal protective equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; ensures safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; reports and documents safety concerns and attends safety meetings.
Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use.
Maintains basic records of work performed and completes work orders as assigned.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as a member of work team.
Instructs, trains, and directs the work of Park Maintenance Worker I, seasonal employees, volunteers, inmates, or less experienced staff.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Parks Maintenance Worker 1:

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a High School education or GED; AND one (1) year of horticultural or landscape experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Valid driver’s license.
Must obtain an OSHA 10 General Construction certificate within 3 months of employment.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and equipment for maintaining and repairing open spaces, parks, and related facilities.
Use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power landscaping tools and equipment.
Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Basic record keeping practices.
Techniques for maintaining landscaped areas.
Principles and standard practices of trades as they apply to parks construction and maintenance such as basic painting, plumbing, concrete and carpentry methods, tools, and techniques.
Methods and techniques of planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning, and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground cover, plants, shrubs, hedges, and trees.
Soil preparation and enrichment.
Basic installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems.
Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
Office practices, methods, computer equipment, and basic computer applications.
Skill in:

Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.
Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
Maintaining a variety of landscaped areas.
Recognizing common plant and insect pests.
Reading and interpreting standard plans, maps, and instructions.
Understanding and following oral and written directions.
Preparing basic records and reports of work performed.
Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
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Parks Maintenance Worker 2:

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a High School education or GED; AND three (3) years of park maintenance, horticultural or landscape experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Valid driver’s license.
A valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) must be obtained within the first year of employment and maintained through the course of employment for this position.
Must possess and maintain an OSHA 10 General Construction certificate
Must possess and maintain a Pesticide Applicator license
May be required to possess and/or maintain additional certification(s) applicable to the position and approved by the Department and Human Resources, such as: ISA Certified Arborist; Certified Sports Turf Manger, Certified Playground Safety Inspector; Backflow Certification; Landscape, irrigation, or turf certification, or other applicable certifications; at time of hire or promotion.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and equipment for maintaining and repairing open spaces, parks, and related facilities.
Use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power landscaping tools and equipment.
Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Basic record keeping practices.
Techniques for maintaining landscaped areas.
Principles and standard practices of trades as they apply to parks construction and maintenance such as basic painting, plumbing, concrete and carpentry methods, tools, and techniques.
Methods and techniques of planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning, and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground cover, plants, shrubs, hedges, and trees.
Soil preparation and enrichment.
Basic installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems.
Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
Office practices, methods, computer equipment, and basic computer applications.
Basic principles and practices of resource management, including weed management and habitat restoration
Skill in:

Performing a variety of construction, modification, maintenance and repair work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.
Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.
Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
Maintaining a variety of landscaped areas.
Recognizing common plant and insect pests.
Reading and interpreting standard plans, maps, and instructions.
Understanding and following oral and written directions.
Preparing basic records and reports of work performed.
Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Under General Supervision- Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Incumbents are not required to apply theory or to use their own judgment. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strength and mobility to work in a typical park maintenance setting, including operating hand and power tools; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Work outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions and extreme temperatures. Work with exposure to potentially hazardous herbicides and pesticides. Work with exposure to animals, insects and/or noxious plants.

Supplemental Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason.
2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $56.25 and a drug/alcohol screen which costs $84.00. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen.
6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov .
7. All positions of the Parks and Cemetery Divisions of the Parks and Recreation Department will be subjected to working with prison inmate and jail trustee workers in the course of their duties. All employees must be willing to do so, and comply with all departmental policies and procedures related to these work programs as a condition of employment.
8. This position is covered under the authority of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and/or the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). All employees covered by this job description are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the requirements of the FMCSA, as set forth in 49 CFR part 382 as amended; or the FTA, as set forth in 49 CFR part 655 as amended; and the Carson City Anti-Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program; which are hereby referenced and made part of this job description, that mandate urine testing and breath alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions, as well as those positions that require a commercial driver’s license (CDL); requires termination of employment when there is a positive test result. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) also imposes 49 CFR part 40 as amended, which is hereby referenced and made part of this job description, that establishes standards for collection and testing of urine and breath specimens.
Copies of parts 382, 655 and 40 are available in the Alcohol Program Manager’s office and on the internet at the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy an Compliance website
www.dot.gov/ot/dapc/index.html

9. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following is an overview of the benefit package offered to employees in this job classification.

No Nevada state income tax
Nevada Public Employees Retirement System contributions based on employee election
No Social Security
Medicare deduction of 1.45%
Eleven paid holidays
Annual leave
Sick leave
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Worker’s Compensation
Employee assistance plan
Deferred Compensation (457b) plans available
Voluntary additional insurance plans available
Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available

For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.

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