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Position Title:

Parks Maintenance Technician III (May Underfill at a Level II or I)

Job Description:

Do you want to help make Utah’s capital city beautiful? Do you like a job that changes every day and challenges you to learn new skills? Do you enjoy working outside? If the answer to all those questions is YES, then SLC Public Lands is the place for you!

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Salt Lake City Public Lands Department is the right place for nature lovers looking to work hard and make a difference! A job with Public Lands will offer you the opportunity to work in a wide range of outdoor spaces from city parks and trails, to islands and medians, all the way to acres of open space.

Apply to join our growing team of parks professionals and champion the mission of making Salt Lake City clean, green, and safe!

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

  TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Performs a variety of duties required to main­tain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf; cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris. Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems.

• Will operate various types of handheld and light to heavy duty equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, trucks, trailers, skid steer, backhoe, loader, dump trucks and other grounds maintenance equipment.

• Lead workers and crews of both permanent and seasonal employees. Makes work assignments and ensures the completion of projects. Trains and motivates employees on crews.

• Assists the District Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor in determining appropriate mowing, irrigation, fertilizing and other ground's maintenance schedules.

• Inspects parks, ball fields and other facilities to perform the preventive maintenance and minor repairs of playgrounds and other recreational equipment or facilities to ensure proper operation and safe use.

• Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use.

• Oversees the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.

• Makes necessary preparation of ball fields, parks and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public. Inspects and cleans areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use. May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by person’s experiencing homelessness.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License class A with endorsement airbrakes and combination or ability to attain within 6 months.

• Must have a Utah Pesticide Applicators License with two or more of the following endorsements, ornamental and turf, vertebrate, Aquatic (Surface Water) or any endorsements relating to the employees’ job assignments or able to attain within 6 months

• Must have completed Salt Lake City’s Leadership Success Program (formerly Supervisor Bootcamp).

• At least 5 years of experience working in a city municipal park.

• At least 5 years of experience in maintenance and landscaping.

• At least 5 years of experience operating light to heavy duty equipment.

  Must have two of the following certifications:

• Landscape Certifications from the Irrigation Association (irrigation.org)

• Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)

• Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)

• Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA)

• Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)

• Certified Irrigation Designer (CID)

• Certified Landscape Water Manager (CLWM)

• NRPA Certification (nrpa.org)

• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)

• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)

• Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE)

• Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

  OR one of the following:

• Certified Sports Field Manager- (sportsfieldmanagement.org), time frame varies see STMA Requirements

• ISA Certified Arborist Credential- (isa-arbor.com) Three or more years of full-time practical work experience in arboriculture.

• NRPA 2-year School Program. (nrpa.org)

• 2-year vocation technical college (any trade)

• Bachelor’s Degree

  DESIRED QUALIFICATION:

• Prior experience working as a supervisor

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

• Written and verbal fluency in Spanish

• Strong problem solving and multi-tasking experience

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderately heavy physical activity required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50lbs and on occasion up to 80lbs.

• Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods.

• Exposure to weather extremes, noise, dust, fumes, etc. are routine.

• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

Parks Maintenance Technician I $18.45 - $24.27

Parks Maintenance Technician II $20.18 - $26.53

Parks Maintenance Technician III $22.06 -$29.05

DEPARTMENT

Public Lands

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .

BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents

• Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP

Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.