POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the assigned supervisor, will perform a variety of increasing responsible tasks in maintaining County parks and open space facilities, and other County-maintained public areas; perform maintenance of turf, athletic fields, irrigation, trees, plants, shrubs, trash removal, and herbicide spraying as required and in accordance with safety standards and applicable policies and procedures. Assist Park Maintenance Worker III’s in the duties of any minor maintenance work of a general nature, in the areas of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, or other specialty areas. Operate and perform daily maintenance of a variety of ground maintenance equipment, power driven tools and equipment utilized in the performance of duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY

• Maintain parks and open space grounds, trails and bosque areas; perform minor semi-skilled exterior and interior park building maintenance such as sprinkler installation/repair, fence repair, maintain and upgrade existing landscapes, painting, planting fertilizing, pruning, weeding, aerating, trash removal and general upkeep of lawns and grounds
• Perform turf maintenance to include soil preparation, soil leveling, seeding or sod repairs and weed control.
• Upkeep, repair, and replacement of culverts/drainage ditches, sidewalks, trails, benches, and playground equipment to also include weekly safety inspections.
• Test and inspect new and existing backflow devices annually in all park and open space areas; Fill out and turn in inspection reports to ABCWUA.
• Completion of weekly work sheets, and preventive and corrective action work orders assigned by supervisor.
• Deliver and assemble tents, outdoor bleachers, stands, chairs, tables etc. for special events.
• Work with other park maintenance workers in weeding, tree thinning, chipping, and maintenance of shrubs, flower beds, and landscapes of all varieties.
• Required to work with and/or mix with pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and or insecticides and apply them through sprays under the direction of the herbicide/pesticide label. Fill out and turn in required herbicide/pesticide spray reports to supervisor.
• Operate, inspect, and clean all varieties of herbicide/pesticide spray equipment; properly dispose of all herbicide/pesticide containers per label requirements.
• Operate and perform daily maintenance of a variety of ground maintenance equipment, vehicles, trailers, power driven tools and equipment utilized in the performance of duties.
• Assist the Park Maintenance Worker III in minor maintenance work in the following areas: painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and minor welding.
• Will be required to drive work trucks to and from work sites after successful completion of Bernalillo County’s defensive driving course.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures in adherence with appropriate regulations and standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned by the supervisor.

• The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

• High School diploma or GED plus 2 years’ experience in the area of grounds-keeping and/or landscaping and must be experienced in the use and maintenance of grounds-keeping equipment. Experience must include performance of pre-use inspections and daily equipment maintenance.
• Employee must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.
• Employee must have and maintain a valid New Mexico Department of Agriculture Category 3B Herbicide License.
• Employee must have and maintain a valid Backflow Prevention License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’S)

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use, care, and operation of various types of large equipment such as backhoe, trencher, front-end loader, and transport various equipment utilizing a trailer.
• Demonstrated experience to tow and hook up trailers of all various sizes.
• Knowledge of planting and maintenance of grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Knowledge, skill and experience to operate small and large power tools, equipment, and hand tools.
• Skill to perform routine maintenance of small to medium gardening and hands-on grounds-keeping equipment, to include greasing, changing oil and filters, sharpening of blades, and cleaning as appropriate.
• Work efficiently and cooperative with other employees as a team.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Understand and fully execute both oral and written instructions in English and to perform work assignments with minimal supervision.
• If county employee, must not have been on a Sick Leave Corrective Action Plan for attendance issues within the last 12 months.
• If county employee, must not have a disciplinary action or written reprimand with in the last 12 months.
• Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed outdoors, with exposure to natural weather conditions.
• Worker is exposed to occasional noise and vibration factors in the operation of equipment.
• Worker is exposed to dust, fumes, and mists.
• Work is performed on even and uneven terrain. Surfaces may be wet, dry, natural ground or paved. Work may be performed on inclines and occasionally on ladders.
• Work hazards include exposure to dust, chemicals such as herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides, exposure to severe weather conditions, heavy lifting, working on potentially slick surfaces and ladders and using power equipment.
• Works as part of a crew and under close supervision.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• Utilizes the following tools and equipment: sickle mower, push mower, sprayer, weed-eater, power blower, pruning shears, ladders and assorted hand tools utilized in grounds maintenance.
• Gloves, goggles, boots, dust masks, earplugs and occasionally respirators are utilized in performance of essential duties.
• Operates various types of County vehicles in the performance of essential duties.

Bernalillo County is an equal opportunity employer