GROUNDS TECHNICIAN III (PRT) - 0726

| **Job Summary** | | --- | | | | Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, performs inspection, maintenance, groundskeeping, installation, service, and repair of assigned area, facilities, and equipment. Assembles, installs, monitors, and assists with construction, take-down, clean-up, and removal of Parks, Recreation & Tourism projects and other permitted special and City events. Provides assistance during storm/weather clean-up events and emergencies by clearing or removing trees, limbs, debris, and other storm or weather damage. Acts as a Crew Leader in the absence of immediate supervisor and assists in the oversight and training of less experienced employees and volunteers. Assists with all assigned Parks & Grounds projects, maintenance, repairs and improvements. Proactively identifies, removes, and reports potential safety hazards. Performs regular inspections and preventative maintenance on all equipment and property to ensure safety and compliance. May be assigned to one of the following workgroups: Cemetery Maintenance, Park Maintenance, Athletic Field Maintenance, Wheel Park, and Trail Maintenance. Required overtime on weekends, holidays, special events and for inclement weather. | | --- | | | --- | | | **Essential Functions** | | --- | | | | **Essential Functions** | **% of Time** | | --- | --- | | Maintain General Property: Maintain assigned playgrounds, cemeteries, trails, shelters, athletic fields and courts, waterways, monuments, Parks and Recreation facilities, amenities and other departments as assigned. Ensure all park facilities are routinely inspected and maintained, including but not limited to amenities and restrooms. Plant trees and shrubs, mow, trim, over-seed, fertilize, mix soil and spread, water, aerate, paint, remove litter and graffiti. Apply pesticide application for diseases, weeds and insect control on turf, annuals and perennials. and athletic fields. Assist with, lining, dragging and maintenance of athletic fields. Provide maintenance and repairs to playgrounds, and basic preparation of recreation spaces and support to all special events. Install and remove plant material (annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs) during appropriate times of the year. Prepare soil and install sod on designated grass areas. Install engineered wood fiber playground mulch in designated playground areas. Install mulch for trees, plants, rights-of-way and large designated areas. Provide assistance to internal and external stakeholders during storm/weather clean up or related events and emergencies. Remove hazardous items such as dead animals, bees, ants, snakes, needles, transient materials, invasive and noxious plant material as directed. Operate large equipment (e.g., CDL dump truck, front-end loader, skid steer, etc.) and a variety of small equipment to accomplish tasks. Responsible for assisting in leading a crew in the performance of the outlined duties and directing traffic. | 60% | | Maintain Equipment: Maintain and service equipment by removing dirt, washing and greasing parts, checking oil, changing oil filters, changing blades, and fueling. Perform preventative maintenance of equipment to include air compressor, generator, push mower, pressure washer, water pump, chain saw, pole saw, tiller, backpack and machine front blowers, hand and power tools, chemical sprayers, walk behind edger, trimmers, reel, sports field drag, front mount and zero turn mowers. Responsible for preventative maintenance of heavy equipment to include backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer, dump truck, tractors, bush hog, excavator, stump grinder, water tankers, leaf mulchers and utility carts. | 10% | | Conduct Construction and Installation Assignments: Assemble and install picnic tables, arbor swings, park benches, bleachers, playground equipment, artificial turf, shade structures, windscreens, special event/volunteer structures and trash can holders. Assemble cooking grills, dig holes,…