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Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker INon-Exempt Grade 31

City of Muskogee

Updated 05/07/2024

CLASS TITLE: Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker I (Recreation Division)

PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:

Responsible for performing custodial duties, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that municipal buildings and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

Maintains park areas; picks up trash and debris, cleans restrooms and office/break room areas.

Assists in the light maintenance of City Parks and Recreation facilities.

Operates hand tools, power tools, light trucks and tractors.

Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs within the common areas of assigned building(s) and grounds. Spread snow melting chemicals as required.

Performs special events setup.

Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.

Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker I reports directly to the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker III.

The Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker I does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous custodial experience preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Good knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied general maintenance work; and good knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work. Knowledge of maintaining, cleaning and preserving a variety of surfaces; proper use of a wide range of chemicals and handling and disposing of hazardous materials with care. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to use various types of tools and custodial equipment; and the ability to courteously and tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the organization and the public in giving and receiving information.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case by case basis, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include frequent walking, standing and sitting; frequent lifting and carrying objects weighing over sixty (60) pounds; frequent reaching, handling and twisting; occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and climbing; vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks. Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential. Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D drivers license is required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work in this classification is primarily outdoors. Will travel to other City locations as required. Exposure to wet, hot, cold and/or humid conditions. Requires ability to work weekends and holidays as required.

Notice: This classification is a safety sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a safety sensitive classification, the employee will be subject to drug and alcohol testing including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse the employee from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

MINIMUM PAY: \$12.23/hr. Excellent employee benefits (insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement, holidays).

WORK HOURS: Mostly 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work schedule may vary according to need including evenings, weekends and holidays. Some overtime as required.

WORK LOCATION: City of Muskogee Parks and Re