Parks Maintenance Worker 1 Or 2 (Open Space)

Please note: This position is specific to the Open Space Division.

This is an exciting opportunity to work outdoors and play a vital role in making our community a great place to live, work, and play! Work every day in Carson City's 8,000+ acres of parks, cemeteries, trails and Open Space, including almost 800-acres of developed parkland. Employees in this position enjoy generous benefits, as outlined here.

Depending on experience, this position may be filled as either a Parks Maintenance Worker 1 orParks Maintenance Worker 2. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department. Hiring will not take place until after July 1, 2023.

Parks Maintenance Worker 1:
Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair and restoration of city parklands. This includes: playing fields, cemeteries, native and landscaped areas, trails, and recreation amenities. The Parks Maintenance Worker I is an entry level and trainee class within the Parks Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from Parks Maintenance Worker II in that the incumbents receive continual training and education opportunities, while gaining on-the-job experience. Additionally, this position will use and operate a variety of manual and power tools and equipment, respond to requests and inquiries from the public, provide visitor information as necessary and perform related work as required.
Parks Maintenance Worker 2:
Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair and restoration of city parklands. This includes: playing fields, cemeteries, native and landscaped areas, trails, and recreation amenities. The Park Maintenance Worker II is the skilled and experienced level within the Parks Maintenance Worker series and is expected to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision. Additionally, this position will use and operate a variety of manual and power tools and equipment, respond to requests and inquiries from the public, provide visitor information as necessary and perform related work as required.
Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans. To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here.
Parks Maintenance Worker 1:
Employer-Paid PERS:$16.7686 - $25.1534 hourly / $34,878.74 - $52,319.02 annually
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $19.9011- $29.8516 hourly / $41,394.34 - $62,091.34 annually
Parks Maintenance Worker 2:
Employer-Paid PERS:$18.5358- $27.8042 hourly / $38,554.36 - $57,832.84 annually
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS:$21.9982 - $32.9976 hourly / $45,756.36 - $68,635.06 annually

Please Note: An eligibility list is being established with this recruitment. All candidates who apply for this position will automatically be placed on an eligibility list for six (6) months, and may be considered for any future vacancies within that time period.

** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Parks Maintenance Worker 1:

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair, and restoration of City parklands to ensure safe and efficient access for the public and staff.
• Performs a variety of landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, seeding/re-seeding; and aerating turf areas and sports fields; maintains native and landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches; prepares soil for planting; plants trees, and shrubs; installs, repairs, adjusts and maintains irrigation systems.
• Grooms and prepares sports fields for practices, games, tournaments, and public use.
• Cleans and maintains park and recreation facilities; restrooms and picnic shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels, and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.
• Under general supervision, mixes and applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Maintains and performs repair work on a variety of park equipment; may paint facilities, assists with plumbing and carpentry work; maintain or conduct basic repairs on hardscapes (paved trails), builds basic concrete forms and assists with finishing work.
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including mowers, tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, brooms, and other tools; operates trucks, small utility vehicles, trailers, and tractors with attachments.
• Performs snow removal activities as required.
• Observes safe work methods and uses appropriate personal protective equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; ensures safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; reports and documents safety concerns and attends safety meetings.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use.
• Maintains basic records of work performed and completes work orders as assigned.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as a member of work team.
• Instructs, trains, and directs the work of seasonal employees, volunteers, inmates, or less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

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Parks Maintenance Worker 2:

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the care, maintenance, repair, and restoration of City parklands to ensure safe and efficient access for the public and staff.
• Performs a variety of landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, seeding/re-seeding; and aerating turf areas and sports fields; maintains native and landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches; prepares soil for planting; plants trees, and shrubs; performs trail maintenance and construction duties, including trail repairs, clearing downed trees, erosion control; maintains and constructs drainage systems, trail bridges, culverts, fences and gates.
• Installs, repairs, adjusts, and maintains irrigation systems.
• Grooms and prepares sports fields for practices, games, tournaments, and public use.
• Cleans and maintains park and recreation facilities; restrooms and picnic shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels, and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities.
• Operates a full range of light and heavy maintenance and grounds equipment including tractors, backhoes, skid steers, bobcats, dump trucks, boom trucks, forklifts, riding lawn mowers and snow removal equipment.
• Under general supervision, mixes and applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Maintains and performs repair work on a variety of park equipment; may paint facilities, assists with plumbing and carpentry work; maintain or conduct basic repairs on hardscapes (paved trails), builds basic concrete forms and assists with finishing work.
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including mowers, tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, brooms, and other tools; operates trucks, small utility vehicles, trailers, and tractors with attachments.
• Performs snow removal activities as required.
• Observes safe work methods and uses appropriate personal protective equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; ensures safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; reports and documents safety concerns and attends safety meetings.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use.
• Maintains basic records of work performed and completes work orders as assigned.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as a member of work team.
• Instructs, trains, and directs the work of Park Maintenance Worker I, seasonal employees, volunteers, inmates, or less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Valid driver's license.
• Must obtain an OSHA 10 General Construction certificate within 3 months of employment.

• Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and equipment for maintaining and repairing Open Spaces, parks, and related facilities.
• Use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power landscaping tools and equipment.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Basic record keeping practices.
• Techniques for maintaining landscaped areas.
• Principles and standard practices of trades as they apply to parks construction and maintenance such as basic painting, plumbing, concrete and carpentry methods, tools, and techniques.
• Methods and techniques of planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning, and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground cover, plants, shrubs, hedges, and trees.
• Soil preparation and enrichment.
• Basic installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Office practices, methods, computer equipment, and basic computer applications.

• Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Maintaining a variety of landscaped areas.
• Recognizing common plant and insect pests.
• Reading and interpreting standard plans, maps, and instructions.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Preparing basic records and reports of work performed.
• Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

• Valid driver's license.
• A valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) must be obtained within the first year of employment and maintained through the course of employment for this position.
• Must possess and maintain an OSHA 10 General Construction certificate
• Must possess and maintain a Pesticide Applicator license
• May be required to possess and/or maintain additional certification(s) applicable to the position and approved by the Department and Human Resources, such as: ISA Certified Arborist; Certified Sports Turf Manger, Certified Playground Safety Inspector; Backflow Certification; Landscape, irrigation, or turf certification, or other applicable certifications; at time of hire or promotion.

• Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and equipment for maintaining and repairing Open Spaces, parks, and related facilities.
• Use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power landscaping tools and equipment.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Basic record keeping practices.
• Techniques for maintaining landscaped areas.
• Principles and standard practices of trades as they apply to parks construction and maintenance such as basic painting, plumbing, concrete and carpentry methods, tools, and techniques.
• Methods and techniques of planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning, and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground cover, plants, shrubs, hedges, and trees.
• Soil preparation and enrichment.
• Basic installation, maintenanc...