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Form of workNATURE OF THE WORK
Under the Direction of the Parks Superintendent, the Parks Maintenance Technician is responsible for the
operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of the City's parks and recreation facilities. This position also
supports recreation programming and special events as needed.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Operates a variety of construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment such as backhoes, skid-steers
and dump trucks, and various hand and power tools in Parks Maintenance functions; major focus on
installation, maintenance and repair of sprinklers, valves, up to 4" PVC pipe and timers relating to water
irrigation systems; operations of mowers, trimmers; lays sod or prepares ground for hydro-seed as needed;
plants trees, flowers, and bushes; prunes trees and shrubs; rakes leaves, picks up trash in parks, and hauls
garbage to landfill; ability to apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and
insects; snow removal activities including plowing and shoveling including using snowblowers, pickup
trucks and large vehicles and salters; cleans pavilions, park restrooms, or other city facilities; performs
regular maintenance on recreation facilities; performs basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment; may
assist in cemetery maintenance; Works as a team member in recreation programming in development,
execution and wrap up of programs including Lindon Days, senior programming, sports leagues and
recreation and educational programs. After-hours, night, weekend, and call-out work will occasionally be
required. Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisor, subordinates, and the public.
Motivate, develop, and direct seasonal employees as they work / directly supervise seasonal and part-time
Parks Maintenance employees as needed (Tech III/Lead). Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES. AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
•Construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment.
•Parks and grounds maintenance.
•Culinary and Secondary sprinkling systems including WeatherTRAK;
•Record keeping and budget monitoring.
•Meeting and dealing with the public.
Ability to:
•Operate construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment.
•Operate personal computer for report writing / record keeping and email.
•Understand verbal and written directions and instructions.
•Effectively communicate in both oral and written methods.
•Organize and follow through with multiple projects of various complexity at the same time.
•Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, staff, and the public; and
•Adequately perform job functions as listed in 'examples of duties.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
•Technician I: A standard senior high school diploma plus 0 to1 year of related Parks Maintenance
and/or equipment operation experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Technician II: A standard senior high school diploma plus 3 years of related Parks Maintenance
and/or equipment operation experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) as a Certified Arborist within
one (1) year of hire date.
•Technician III (Lead): A standard senior high school diploma plus 5+ years of related parks
maintenance and/or equipment operation experience or an equivalent combination of education and
experience. Project management and supervisory experience required. Certification through the
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) as a Certified Arborist and certification through the
National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA) as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector
(CPSI) is required for specific lead worker assignments, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Extra consideration will be given to those with a valid State of Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL) or
can obtain one within 1 year.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to communicate in English at fluent level.
Physical hazards involved in operating construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment.
Moderate to heavy physical effort is required.
Heavy lifting is necessary.
Daily exposure to weather extremes and seasonal conditions (above 90 F degrees and below 32 F degrees)
including working in rain and snow.
Daily exposure to tasks that require protective gear such as safety shoes, protective eye wear, gloves,
hardhats and hearing protection.
Requires ability to see and hear clearly; walk, stoop, stand and balance on un-even ground.
Minimal office work at a desk with desktop computer or laptop is required.
Lindon City Corporation in an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lindon City will not base its hiring
decisions on non-meritorious factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion. Lindon
City will not refuse to hire an individual who is disabled who is capable of performing the
essential requirements of the position with reasonable accommodations when they do not
create undue hardship.
Hiring is conditioned upon submission to and successfully passing a drug screen and
background check.
Under the Direction of the Parks Superintendent, the Parks Maintenance Technician is responsible for the
operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of the City's parks and recreation facilities. This position also
supports recreation programming and special events as needed.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Operates a variety of construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment such as backhoes, skid-steers
and dump trucks, and various hand and power tools in Parks Maintenance functions; major focus on
installation, maintenance and repair of sprinklers, valves, up to 4" PVC pipe and timers relating to water
irrigation systems; operations of mowers, trimmers; lays sod or prepares ground for hydro-seed as needed;
plants trees, flowers, and bushes; prunes trees and shrubs; rakes leaves, picks up trash in parks, and hauls
garbage to landfill; ability to apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and
insects; snow removal activities including plowing and shoveling including using snowblowers, pickup
trucks and large vehicles and salters; cleans pavilions, park restrooms, or other city facilities; performs
regular maintenance on recreation facilities; performs basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment; may
assist in cemetery maintenance; Works as a team member in recreation programming in development,
execution and wrap up of programs including Lindon Days, senior programming, sports leagues and
recreation and educational programs. After-hours, night, weekend, and call-out work will occasionally be
required. Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisor, subordinates, and the public.
Motivate, develop, and direct seasonal employees as they work / directly supervise seasonal and part-time
Parks Maintenance employees as needed (Tech III/Lead). Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES. AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
•Construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment.
•Parks and grounds maintenance.
•Culinary and Secondary sprinkling systems including WeatherTRAK;
•Record keeping and budget monitoring.
•Meeting and dealing with the public.
Ability to:
•Operate construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment.
•Operate personal computer for report writing / record keeping and email.
•Understand verbal and written directions and instructions.
•Effectively communicate in both oral and written methods.
•Organize and follow through with multiple projects of various complexity at the same time.
•Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, staff, and the public; and
•Adequately perform job functions as listed in 'examples of duties.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
•Technician I: A standard senior high school diploma plus 0 to1 year of related Parks Maintenance
and/or equipment operation experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Technician II: A standard senior high school diploma plus 3 years of related Parks Maintenance
and/or equipment operation experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) as a Certified Arborist within
one (1) year of hire date.
•Technician III (Lead): A standard senior high school diploma plus 5+ years of related parks
maintenance and/or equipment operation experience or an equivalent combination of education and
experience. Project management and supervisory experience required. Certification through the
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) as a Certified Arborist and certification through the
National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA) as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector
(CPSI) is required for specific lead worker assignments, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Extra consideration will be given to those with a valid State of Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL) or
can obtain one within 1 year.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to communicate in English at fluent level.
Physical hazards involved in operating construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment.
Moderate to heavy physical effort is required.
Heavy lifting is necessary.
Daily exposure to weather extremes and seasonal conditions (above 90 F degrees and below 32 F degrees)
including working in rain and snow.
Daily exposure to tasks that require protective gear such as safety shoes, protective eye wear, gloves,
hardhats and hearing protection.
Requires ability to see and hear clearly; walk, stoop, stand and balance on un-even ground.
Minimal office work at a desk with desktop computer or laptop is required.
Lindon City Corporation in an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lindon City will not base its hiring
decisions on non-meritorious factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion. Lindon
City will not refuse to hire an individual who is disabled who is capable of performing the
essential requirements of the position with reasonable accommodations when they do not
create undue hardship.
Hiring is conditioned upon submission to and successfully passing a drug screen and
background check.
