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Twin Falls County

Seasonal Parks Tech

SALARY \$15.31 Hourly LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID

JOB TYPE Seasonal JOB NUMBER 202400049

DEPARTMENT Parks & Waterways OPENING DATE 06/26/2024

CLOSING DATE 7/11/2024 10:00 PM Mountain

Position Information

Apply ONLINE at www.twinfallscounty.org

This is a seasonal position working from approximately May to October.

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Performs maintenance, repair, inspection, and service work in County parks and public areas. Duties include mowing, weed

eating, weeding, equipment maintenance, garbage collection, cleanup duties and public restroom cleaning and

maintenance. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Parks Lead or Parks Director. The principal duties

of this class are performed outdoors and may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use

of power tools, equipment and hazardous chemicals.

Duties / Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(illustrative only and may vary by assignment)

Performs general park building and grounds inspection and maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weeding,

fertilizer application and irrigation system maintenance;

Performs general landscape and cleanup duties, including trash and debris removal;

Maintains and cleans public restroom facilities;

Inspects, maintains, and repairs benches, tables, slabs, receptacles, playground and recreational equipment, playing

fields, structures, and signs;

Maintains open spaces, lawns, flower beds and planting areas, and other park and public areas;

Performs turf, tree, flower, and shrub planting, trimming and pruning, and removal;

Performs routine maintenance and repairs on motorized, mechanical and grounds keeping equipment;

Repairs vandalism and performs maintenance on buildings and structures, including painting, plumbing, carpentry,

and related semi-skilled building trades work;

Assists during construction projects;

Assists other department and County employees as needed or requested;

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual

to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position.

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Agency

Twin Falls County

Address

P.O. Box 126

Knowledge of:

Grounds maintenance skills, including but not limited to, mowing, planting, weeding, pruning, irrigation, and turf

fertilization;

Building custodial skills including, but not limited to, cleaning restrooms, floors, windows, and fixtures;

Building trade skills, including but not limited to, carpentry, painting, electrical, and plumbing;

Operation and maintenance of irrigation systems;

Grounds keeping equipment maintenance skills;

Federal (OSHA) regulations and County policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of heavy equipment,

power tools, and grounds keeping equipment.

Skill and Ability to:

Operate and maintain power equipment, including but not limited to, grounds keeping and turf equipment, riding and

walk-behind mowers, trimmers, and related equipment;

Operate hand tools;

Operate a motor vehicle;

Maintain maintenance records, logs, and documentation;

Speak clearly and communicate accurate information to others;

Use English to communicate effectively with others;

Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through oral, written, and interpersonal communication

channels;

Follow verbal and written instructions;

Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision;

Use good judgment to make sound and reasonable decisions and problem-solving skills to respond to customer

service needs in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established policies;

Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;

Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive

deadlines;

Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems;

Perform all duties in accordance with County policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of

other employees and the public.

Maintain confidentiality.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

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