Lead Park Maint WorkerLead Park Maintenance Worker
City of Otsego
Title of Class:
Lead Park Maintenance Worker
Revised Date:
February 2013
FLSA:
Non -Exempt
Pay Grade:
Grade 10
Primary Obiective of Position
Performs skilled equipment operation and maintenance work related to parks and/or repair and maintenance of
equipment and vehicles used in the Parks Department; performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Manager
Supervision Exercised
Provides technical work direction to full-time, part-time and seasonal employees and may oversee projects
including providing work direction and coordination during the project.
Essential Functions of the Position
❖ Assist the department head with management functions of the department
•3 Assist with scheduling projects
❖ Serve as lead in the field on projects
❖ Attend internal and external meetings in the department head's absence
❖ Assist with directing and assigning work to full time employees when the department head is present
❖ Assist with selection of employees including full time, part time and seasonal
❖ Directly supervise all aspects of seasonal employees including project scheduling and coordination,
ensure safety and job training are completed, provide work direction, and discipline if necessary
❖ Follows all safety procedures
❖ Serve as acting department head as requested in his/her absence
•A Keeps accurate records of maintenance and repairs
❖ Report to work for emergency calls/On-call
❖ Participates in required safety training and adheres to all safety requirements and procedures
❖ May purchase parts, tools and materials
4- Provides input on costs savings and operational changes to supervisor
❖ Operates heavy and light equipment to perform a variety of parks and shop tasks
d• Performs preventative maintenance and light repair of department vehicles; may assist shop mechanic
with repair and maintenance work
❖ Maintains playground facilities and equipment, including inspection, maintenance and repairs
•3 Establish and maintain turf areas
❖ Maintain and prepare ball fields for use and prepare parks for events
❖ Installs, maintains and repairs sprinkler lines.
❖ Performs miscellaneous cleaning, maintenance and repair work as needed.
d• Assists other city departments as needed.
4- Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
Lead Park Maintenance Worker
City of Otsego
Knowledge, Shills and Abilities
❖ Considerable knowledge of heavy and light equipment and vehicle operation, including preventative
maintenance and inspection procedures and practices.
❖ Considerable knowledge of stationary and hand -powered tools, equipment and standard practices of
maintaining parks and trails.
❖ Considerable knowledge of the establishment and maintenance of turf and planting and care of trees,
grasses, shrubs and flowers.
❖ Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in parks, vehicle and
equipment repair and maintenance work.
•S Working knowledge of playground installation, maintenance, repair and inspection and ballfield
maintenance.
❖ Considerable skill in the operation of snow removal, street sweeping, light and heavy equipment and
other public works equipment and vehicles.
❖ Considerable ability to follow oral and written instruction, prioritize work and perform duties
independently and as a member of a team.
❖ Considerable ability to analyze repair and maintenance problems and determine appropriate and cost-
effective solutions.
❖ Working ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively
with City staff and the general public.
❖ Working ability to work with and around chemicals and fumes, dust and dirt
❖ Working ability to work with moving or vibrating parts on equipment and to manipulate levers and
tools.
❖ Working ability to operate a computer, Micro Soft Office, maintain inventory, conduct research,
calculate cost estimates, irrigation systems and complete work records.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a valid Class B Minnesota driver's license with a tanker endorsement. A Class A license must be
obtained within six months and maintained thereafter. Five years of progressive grounds and park maintenance
or construction experience including light or heavy equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of
training or experience. Two or more years of supervision experience. Education in a related field can
substitute for up to one year of required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
City or Government preferred experience in equipment maintenance and repair, park, turf and playground
inspection and maintenance. Certified Playground Inspector and Certified Tree Inspector.
Lead Park Maintenance Worker
City of Otsego
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is:
❖ Regularly required to talk or hear
❖ Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
Specific vision abilities requires close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision,
color vision, and ability to adjust focus
❖ Regularly required to use large motor skills to perform manual and maintenance work for long periods
of time involving: regular bending, moderately heavy to heavy lifting and carrying, digging, twisting,
turning, climbing and maintaining balance, crouching, standing, walking, reaching, working at heights
of over 10 feet and pushing and pulling.
Environmental Conditions
❖ Occasionally exposed to working in inclement weather and temperature extremes
•3 Occasionally exposed to loud noises.