Park Technician 
City of Stevens Point Parks and Recreation Department

Job Description
Provides a wide range of general maintenance, repair, construction and horticultural activities in park facilities and assigned areas. Responsible for the general upkeep, appearance, improvements, safety, cleanup and maintenance of indoor/outdoor facilities and park grounds.

Essential Duties Performed
Must be fully competent and perform at a satisfactory level in all essential duties. The routine tasks listed below are required for the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position.

• Performs turf maintenance including mowing, trimming, seeding, fertilizing, watering and pesticide applications.
• Prepares and maintains grass and synthetic turf athletic fields for various recreation activities. 
• Assists in training seasonal employees. Leads seasonal crews at park areas and park facilities with tasks, projects and processes.
• Assists with the seasonal start-up and winterization of parks and recreation facilities.
• Conducts daily operations /maintenance of indoor/outdoor facilities.
• Inspects parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas for hazards and unsafe conditions and makes necessary repairs or modifications.
• Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance to park facilities and park related equipment including: mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and electrical.
• Constructs, assembles, repairs, installs and renovates park facilities including buildings, pavilions, restrooms, skate parks, fences, signs, picnic tables, benches, trails, steps, ramps, guard posts and rails, etc.
• Performs landscape methods and procedures.
• Perform snow and ice control and removal procedures from parking lots, walkways and park roads. Including plowing, sanding, spreading deicing chemicals, loading trucks, hauling snow, and shoveling sidewalks.
• Prune and/or removes trees along street right-of-ways and in park areas.
• Collects refuse and fugitive trash at outdoor recreation areas and at park facilities.
• Assist in municipal pool start-up, day-to-day operations, and winterizing tasks
• Operates pick-up trucks, tractors, large and small mowers, ice resurfacing equipment, powered grounds equipment, hand tools and power tools.
• Responsible for cleaning and care of assigned equipment.
• Reports needed repairs or malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with peers, supervisor, seasonal employees and the general public.
• Performs a variety of custodial tasks typical of public buildings and indoor/outdoor facilities. Tasks include but are not limited to: cleaning floors, remove and empty trash; clean windows, walls, ceilings and light fixtures; clean sinks, lavatories and urinals in restrooms.
• Assist the public as needed, while conveying the mission of the City of Stevens Point in a positive and professional manner.
• Perform other related work as assigned for the efficient operation of the department

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work day or night hours and weekends with minimal notice.
• Must be able to work in outdoor and indoor environment conditions from extreme heat, rain, snow, humidity, to extreme cold.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 50-100 pounds and 20 to 50 pounds continuously five days per week.
• Must be able to coordinate and accomplish service calls seven days a week.
• Must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position, which require the use of both hands.
• Must be able to bend, twist, kneel and squat for repair requirements.
• Performance of tasks may involve exposure to machinery and its moving parts as well as gases, chemicals and exhaust.
• Must be able to sit to drive and operate continuously 6-8 hours per day.
• Must have no restrictions from continuous motion and vibration.
• Must be able to utilize hand controls continuously 6-8 hours per day.
• Must be able to work at heights above 12 feet.
• Must be able to use a seat belt. Contact Dan Kremer with any questions at 715-346-1536. 

Qualifications
Graduation from high school or GED required with two to four years’ work experience in park maintenance, landscaping, construction, general maintenance, natural resources or related field.
Possession of a valid Commercial Driving License (CDL) issued by the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain CDL within six months of hire, with a safe driving record.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and establish effective working relationships with associates, volunteers, staff and public; calmly approach and solve problems under stressful circumstances; maintain and promote harmony in the workplace; concentrate for extended periods of time, and be flexible.
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead seasonal crews.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques used in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of parks, athletic fields and recreational facilities.
• Skill in the use of common tools, power tools and various equipment.
• Knowledge on operation of dump truck, bucket truck, garbage truck, snow removal equipment and loader.
• Ability to maintain written and computer-generated reports and forms.

Salary/Salary Range
$23.69/ hr

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Closing Date
April 5, 2024