Job Description

Posting number: 00438

Department: Parks, Recreation, & Tourism

Division: Parks

Job classification: Maintenance Worker (Parks)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Maintenance

Summary

The City of Aiken is seeking a Maintenance Worker to join our Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department in the Parks Division.

This position performs various maintenance duties to keep City properties clean, safe, and attractive.

Examples of duties

• Event set-up and room configurations including moving, arranging and setting-up tables, chairs, bleachers, risers, portable fencing, pop-up tents, trash cans and other equipment as assigned. Prepares, works and breaks down facilities and places back to normal conditions when events are over
• Maintains grounds and landscape; trims shrubs and hedges, plant, weed and mulch flower beds; mow, edge, water and fertilize lawns; mixes chemicals and sprays weeds with pesticides; sweeps and leaf blows public use areas
• Operates and performs minor repairs on equipment; orders parts
• Performs preventative maintenance plumbing and irrigation work; repairs leaking faucets and pipes; repairs and unclogs toilets; assist in installing plumbing ducts, pipes, and fixtures
• Preps and maintains all athletic playing fields and courts; applies fertilizer to athletic facilities; maintains indoor and outdoor lighting at City recreation facilities
• Maintains high level of safety and risk management; checks playground structures, park benches, fencing, picnic tables, bleachers, doors and other structures for safety hazards; Reports safety hazards or broken park property
• Cut and remove trees and limbs, stump grind, and operate chipper
• Removes litter and empty trash bins from parks and facilities
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary facilities for public use, including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, washing floors, windows and walls in high-traffic areas, hallways, locker rooms, gymnasiums, restrooms, classrooms; operates heavy floor-cleaning machinery; restocks soap, paper towels, toilet paper

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure quality customer service through positive interactions with participants, staff, and the public
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training as required

Work hours are variable and may require evening and weekend scheduling. Manual labor and heavy lifting are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state driver's license
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions and perform manual labor in order to perform duties
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR, AED & DDC-8 Certifications within six months of employment
• Analytical, interpersonal, and language skills necessary to perform functions of the job

Supplemental information

This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.