Maintenance Position

Job Summary

Accomplishes department objectives by assisting the Park District Director and all Park District Staff in the maintenance and up-keep of park and facility operations.

Accountability

This Maintenance person is directly responsible to the Park District Director.

Job Responsibilities

• General maintenance of all Park District Facilities
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• General maintenance and operation of all equipment including but not limited to:
  • Ice resurfacer, vehicles, tractors, skid steer, mowers, turf and tree equipment etc.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment of all Park District facilities by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations through custodial work and general repairs including but not limited to:
  • Construction, plumbing, mechanical etc.
• Maintain records and reports including but not limited to:
  • Equipment, building and ground maintenance etc.
• Monitor, document and report any repairs, safety concerns and inventory levels determining continuing needs
• Communicate with Park District Director and all employees the progression and/or status of all operations within the Park District
• Able to read, understand and interpret labels, reports, manuals and other written instructions.
• Adapt to verbal and written forms of communication 
• Maintain a professional and positive relationship with all employees and the general public
• Supervises and disciplines facility users when necessary
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by:
  • Attending training workshops
  • Reviewing professional publications
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed

Job Specifications

• A High School diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum one-year work experience in a position related to the job description. 
• General knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, turf management, forestry management, building and daily custodial maintenance and/or willing to be trained while on the job.
• First Aid and CPR training - will be provided for employee 
• Capable of lifting and carrying 70lbs.
• Preferred qualifications and/or certifications include:
• Construction and carpentry
• Plumbing 
• Landscaping
• Turf maintenance
• Pesticide applicator certification – will be provided to employee
• Tree pruning and removal
• Playground safety inspection
• Facility & Grounds maintenance
• Capable of working 40 hours a week plus overtime as needed.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and to be on-call.
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Submit to and successfully pass a criminal background check.

Work Conditions

• Willing to work in extreme temperatures and conditions in indoor and outdoor settings. 

Pay 

• This position is full-time with a full-benefit package that includes retirement through the ND public employee’s retirement system, health, paid holidays, vacation & sick/medical leave.
• Position will start at a base salary of $22.00/hour and will be re-evaluated pending employee productivity, work ethic and quality of work performed.