CARD Maintenance Worker

545 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico CA

Description

A Maintenance Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of park and open space facilities, buildings, structures, and grounds. As a California Recreation and Park District, the Chico Area Recreation and Park District is committed to improving and protecting the quality of life for all residents of the Greater Chico Area by providing essential recreation, park and open space facilities and services. The District accepts this public trust and asks each of its employees to do so as well. Application Deadline is July 23, 2021 Apply Here: DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Employees work under general supervision, performing a full range of assigned duties, performing routine semi-skilled and skilled duties. They are trained to perform the duties which require a higher degree of skill and responsibility, including the operation of power equipment and pool maintenance. As trainees, employees may perform duties normally assigned to Utility I workers, including driving trucks and operating other types of power equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Note: Specific Essential Functions will vary depending on assignment. Performs routine semi-skilled and skilled manual labor which includes digging; shoveling, lifting, tugging, pulling, and carrying heavy objects, material and equipment; cleaning grounds and buildings. Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in landscaping, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, sport field preparation, and maintenance. Performs custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, buffing, waxing, checking heating and air conditioning, and otherwise assisting in the maintenance and repair of parks buildings and furnishings. Assists with Inspection of facilities, playgrounds, fixtures, structures, grounds, pools, and equipment to identify deficiencies, and unsafe conditions. Builds and maintains positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including vendors and partners; provide quality customer service; and work closely with other CARD staff as a cohesive team. Setup and cleanup of recreation functions and special events May be trained to operate various equipment involved in the maintenance of parks, including gang mowers, light tractors with attachments, dump trucks, front-end loaders, concrete saws, wood routing machines, air compressors, jack hammers and roto-hammers. Assists in the repairs and replacement of playground equipment. Assists with fertilization and aeration of turf areas Mows, trims, and edges lawns Assists in the Installation, maintenance and repair of park structures and fixtures, including picnic tables, fences, benches, light standards, waste containers and building facilities. Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and one year of related facilities or grounds construction or maintenance experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skill in: Performing semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in assigned area of responsibility. Operating a variety of vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner, including light tractors with attachment, front-end loaders, concrete saws, wood-routing machines, air compressors, jack hammers, roto-hammers and other pneumatic and power tools. Working safely and adhering to principles of safety in operation of vehicles, tools and equipment. Common hand tools, equipment and materials used in the listed duties. Safe work practices Ability to: Work with, in and around chemicals, solvents and pesticides, or work where such chemicals have been sprayed. Work indoors or outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions, including heat, cold, dampness, humidity, dryness, smoke, and noise. Work irregular hours, nights, weekends, etc. Lift, carry, push, tug and pull weights exceeding fifty pounds. Walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and use limbs repetitively and climb Operate motorized equipment and work with or in moving vehicles Reach above shoulder height Use fine motor skills to manipulate small objects Perform the essential functions of this classification Knowledge of: Maintenance and construction of park landscaped areas, recreational facilities, grounds, structures and fixtures. District rules and regulations General horticultural principles and practices Licenses or Other Requirements Valid California Driver's License of appropriate class for vehicles to be operated. Must be able to pass a Department of Justice live scan background check Benefits VACATION: One to Three Year's Service - 80 hours or 10 days/year Four to Ten Year's Service - 120 hours or 15 days/year Eleven Year's Service and Over - 160 Hours or 20 days/year HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Plus 6 additional days to be taken in the 2 week period around the Christmas and New Year holidays in conjunction with the Winter Recess for the Chico Unified School District. SICK LEAVE 96 hours or 12 days/year to be accrued at the rate of one working day for each full calendar month worked, or portion thereof. HEALTH INSURANCE The District provides a monthly monetary allocation for enrollment in the Health, Dental, and Vision plans. LIFE INSURANCE The District carries $50,000 Life Insurance on full time employees. Some Life Insurance is also provided for spouses and eligible dependent children. RETIREMENT California Public Employees Retirement (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security CARD is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.