Parks / Trails Maintenance Specialist - Part Time - No Benefits

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: ...

Fax: ... Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov

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Hourly Wage : $14.28

Job Summary :
Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in order to clean and maintain Utah County parks and parkways.
Works under the direction of Utah County Parks personnel.

Duties and Essential Functions :
Cleans and maintains parks, parkways, restrooms, parking lots, pavilions, picnic areas, boat docks, and equestrian facilities.
Maintains parkways, park grounds, and trails by mowing and edging lawns, raking leaves and removing trash, clippings, trimmings, and other debris; trims and cuts trees using chainsaws, pole saws, and hedgers.
Cuts back brush from trails; sprays trails and various park areas to control noxious weeds and undesirable vegetation; assists in controlled burns.
Assists in maintaining park sprinkler systems.
Hauls topsoil; fills and levels designated areas; installs sod.
Assists in preparing facilities for scheduled events and activities; assists in opening and closing parks and associated facilities as needed.
Operates a variety of light equipment including tractors, trenchers, riding lawn mowers, fork lifts, lawn edgers, chain saws, etc.; assists in equipment maintenance, makes minor repairs, and monitors and reports overall equipment performance.
Pressure washes picnic tables, pavilion floors, etc.; cleans park restrooms including floors, mirrors, toilets, and sinks; restocks toilet paper, soap, and air fresheners.

Requirements, Working Conditions and Physical Demands :
Work requires basic knowledge of: park maintenance operations, use of hand tools and grounds keeping equipment, use of janitorial equipment, and use of protective devices such as gloves and goggles.
In addition to regular and evening hours, may require working on weekends and holidays.
Frequently work for sustained periods outdoors and occasionally in hot, cold, or inclement weather.
Regularly: walks, stands, or stoops; lifts or otherwise moves objects weighing up to 30 pounds; drives a motor vehicle.
Occasionally: ascends or descends ladders, ramps, and poles etc.; lifts or otherwise moves objects weighing up to 100 pounds; walks, stands, or crouches on narrow, wet, or slippery surfaces.
Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess a current valid drivers license and obtain a valid State of Utah Drivers License within 60 days of employment.

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