Under the supervision of the Office Manager or Park Manager, performs a variety of manual labor maintenance tasks requiring considerable effort. Workers perform unskilled to semi-skilled tasks to maintain grounds and facilities throughout the park in a manicured, operational, and safe condition for use by the general public. This individual should be able to assist in and know another park position, such as Day Ranger or Night Ranger, and must be willing to float between all the Mecosta County Parks if necessary. The park employee should report any situation that might require attention such as speeding, noise, complaints, malfunctioning equipment, damaged or missing park property to the Office Manager or Park Manager.
Conduct, both inside and outside the park boundaries, whether in uniform or not, should convey a favorable impression to the public and never reflect negatively upon the Mecosta County Park Commission. Employees are expected to always remain professional while interacting with patrons, management, and co-workers.
Minimum Requirements: Applicant must be at least 18 years of age who is a self-motivator with demonstrated good customer service and communication skills. Knowledge and capability of performing basic to moderate maintenance and landscaping duties. Applicant must have the ability to stand for extended periods (6-8 hours) and be agreeable to working in all outdoor weather conditions including heat, humidity, rain, cold, dark, and environments with insects and wildlife presence. Be able to lift 35 pounds with frequent bending, reaching, lifting, twisting and repetitive motion. Employee must acknowledge and comply with the County of Mecosta Drug Free Workplace Policy as a condition of employment. Passing of a pre-employment physical is a requirement of this position.
Typical/Essential Duties:
- Operates and performs basic preventative maintenance on park equipment including riding mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, tractors, and utility vehicles, in accordance with safety procedures.
- Mows and trims grass, trees, and shrubs using hand and power tools, hand and riding mowers, seeds and fertilizes grass areas, and weeds in garden areas.
- Rakes and hauls leaves using rakes and leaf blowers, moves dirt and rocks as instructed.
- Clears brush and dead trees and sets new trees as specified using ladders and chain saws.
- Cleans shelters, restrooms and other parks and building facilities, replenishes supplies, makes minor repairs, and mops as necessary.
- Removes litter and debris from facilities and public areas and empties trash containers using utility vehicles and equipment.
- Provides additional trash barrels, picnic tables, grills and recreation equipment where needed.
- Assists in the construction, maintenance, repair, painting, and/or restoration of signs, footbridges, trails, parking barriers, picnic tables grills, wooden equipment and structures, park and facility projects and equipment.
- Uses power tools such as skill saws, chain saws, drills, and sprayers.
- Provides minor maintenance to county motorized vehicles and equipment such as grease jobs, oil and filter changes, and minor parts replacement.
- Repairs and maintains recreation and playground equipment.
- Maintains awareness of surroundings for guest safety and reports any concerns to management.
- Maintains proper uniform and appearance standards.
- Resolves guest concerns calmly and professionally.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned by management.
Hours of Work: Due to the nature of the job, employees will be expected to work weekends and holidays. Employees shall report to work on time and stay on duty for their entire scheduled shift. However, employee may be sent home during slow business periods or inclement weather. A standard work week consists of up to four hours per week, four to five days a week, with two to three days off per week. Employees will leave and return on time when utilizing meal and break periods. Work schedules, days off, break periods, and such will be determined by the Office Manager or Park Manager. Additional work hours may be required of the employee due to unusual circumstances such as emergencies, employee absenteeism, and exceptional park usage.
