PART-TIME MAINTENANCE PERSON (YELLOW CREEK)

Job Description

Position Title: Part-Time Maintenance Person

First Line Report: Operations Supervisor

Second Line Report: Operations Manager

Employee Status: Part-Time

Starting Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Part-Time Maintenance Person, under the general direction of the Operations Supervisor, is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and janitorial tasks within the MetroParks. It is the responsibility of the Part-Time Maintenance Person to complete all assigned duties, tasks, instructions and/or work orders in a safe, efficient and timely manner. This position is suitable for transitional duty.

Primary Responsibilities

General Maintenance and Repair 80%

Perform general lawn and landscape maintenance and upkeep (mowing, blowing, weed whipping, etc.)

Assist with maintenance and construction work

Perform janitorial services including cleaning of buildings and restrooms/pit toilets

Complete litter pick-up at facilities, picnic areas and roadsides

Assist with basic painting, carpentry and repair work

Perform routine inspections on buildings, trails, facilities and bridges

Perform road, trail, parking lot and walkway maintenance including repair and snow/ice removal

Assist with forestry work to include tree removal/clean up and storm damage clean up

Equipment Operation 10%

Operate project specific vehicles and equipment including but not limited to: park vehicles such as non-CDL trucks, utility vehicles, snowplows, lawn mowers and other large equipment; power tools and hand tools

Clean, maintain and inspect equipment

Perform minor equipment maintenance

Departmental Functions 10%

Provides intra-department support

Keep supervisors informed of essential issues and report disturbance to proper authorities

Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, visitors, renters and vendors

Other duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Regular and predictable attendance

Must be able to maintain a continuous positive attitude and professional appearance

Knowledge of current industry standard practices, trends, techniques, laws, regulations and best practices within the fields of general maintenance and construction

Ability to work with the public and other staff members in a friendly, professional manner and maintain a courteous demeanor

Ability to operate various types of maintenance tools, equipment and vehicles

Education/Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Must possess and retain a valid Driver’s License

A minimum of one (1) year of experience in general maintenance or construction experience involving various trades for both interior and exterior project types is preferred

Physical Requirements Necessary to Perform Job Functions

Must be physically able to perform all tasks inherent to the position

Ability to see, hear and effectively communicate with others

Ability to read and interpret plans, details, specifications and operating manuals

Ability to walk, traverse or otherwise access trails of all types, natural terrain, construction sites and all properties under control of Mill Creek MetroParks under all types of conditions

Must be accessible and available on short notice for emergency call-outs

Ability to perform physical labor in indoor and outdoor environments in cold and heat

Ability to work from different degrees of height by using stairs, ladders, scaffolding, etc.

Ability to lift over 50 pounds

Ability to use common cleaning products and disinfectants

Ability to stand, sit, bend, stoop and walk for lengthy periods of time and walk up/down stairs, ladders, etc.

Hand dexterity; ability to pull, push, reach and grab freely

Job Requirement

The Part-Time Maintenance Person is required to be available as the situation warrants. Events may require working evenings, weekends, holidays or other times outside of what is considered a normal schedule.

The duties and responsibilities listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Mill Creek MetroParks expressly reserves the right to add to, detract from, modify or eliminate any of the above provisions in its sole discretion.

28 hours per week