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sodding, applying fertilizer and pesticides, mulching, watering plants and trees, sweeping,
<br />removing litter, trimming trees and shrubs, and clearing fallen trees, brush, leaves, and debris.
<br />• Maintain and repair park and recreation facilities and equipment involving playgrounds,
<br />baseball and softball fields, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, athletic and security
<br />lighting, ice hockey and staking rinks, drinking fountains, fencing, site amenities, and other
<br />park equipment.
<br />• Operate, maintain, and repair the park and grounds irrigation systems including setting clocks
<br />and controllers, adjusting and replacing broken heads and valves, and repairing irrigation line
<br />breaks.
<br />• Perform janitorial and light building maintenance duties in park buildings and shelters including
<br />cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, stocking supplies, picking up litter, emptying trash
<br />containers, replacing light bulbs, painting, washing windows, and cleaning outdoor furniture.
<br />• Participate in inspecting and diagnosing park and recreation facilities and equipment for unsafe
<br />and hazardous conditions. Take notice of park activities during work assignments that may
<br />cause harm to the public or park facilities. Remove graffiti and repair damage from acts of
<br />vandalism.
<br />• Install trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and native grasses. Maintain planting beds and
<br />garden areas in parklands and building grounds. Assist with forestry activities.
<br />Forestry:
<br />• Completes tree planting and re -forestation of City property as assigned. Thorough knowledge
<br />of procedures, polices, and practices of tree planting maintenance (wrapping, guying, watering,
<br />mulching, weeding), pruning, trimming, disease inspection removal requirements.
<br />• Monitors and inspects diseased and hazardous trees in the community on both public and
<br />private property. Exhibits the knowledge and ability to identify Oak Wilt, Emerald Ash Boer,
<br />Dutch Elm and other diseases and insects associated with native and exotic trees.
<br />• Assists property owners by consulting on the health of trees on private property, answering
<br />question both in person and verbally: conducts field inspections and diagnose plant health.
<br />• Completes regular tree inventories of City Property and maintains accurate records relating to
<br />the City's tree maintenance practices and inventory.
<br />• Assist in making recommendations in updating or amendments to the city ordinance with
<br />regard to forestry issues.
<br />OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
<br />• Keep maintenance facility and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
<br />• Attend and participate in internal and external safety and certification training.
<br />• Oversee the work of seasonal maintenance workers while leading a work crew when assigned
<br />by the Public Works Supervisor and provide on-the-job training in completion of work duties.
<br />MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS't'F
<br />Education and Experience:
<br />• High School Diploma or GED and
<br />• One year experience in general, skilled, or semi -skilled labor performing maintenance, repair,
<br />construction, or other similar job-related tasks on municipal infrastructure or operating
<br />motorized equipment for these activities; or any equivalent combination of education and
<br />experience.
<br />• Associates degree in forestry, horticulture, natural resources or closely related filed.
<br />• Minimum two years' experience within the park maintenance field with similar duties as listed
<br />in job description.
<br />• Minimum two years' experience in forestry horticulture, natural resources or closely related
<br />field.
<br />Licenses and Certificates:
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