Parks/Golf Equipment Operator

Summary: Under basic supervision, performs unskilled and semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks; operates vehicles, equipment, and tools in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs general labor tasks to maintain safe, attractive and user-friendly City parks; operates a variety of vehicles and specialized equipment to maintain parks facilities, golf courses, grounds, sports fields, playgrounds, and public areas; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Uses specialized tools and power equipment to perform park maintenance tasks, including weed control, mowing, watering and trimming trees and landscape elements.
• Operates a wide range of vehicles and motorized equipment, including dump trucks, bulldozers, backhoes, material spreaders, plows and scrapers, aerifiers, man lifts and front-end loaders; inspects vehicles at start  and end of work day.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance work and adjustments on trucks and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Cleans up trash, debris, and restrooms.
• Repairs and maintains parks and gold courses as directed, hauls materials and transports vehicles and equipment job sites.
• Maintains truck usage logs, truck inspection forms, maintenance records and daily trip reports.
• Controls ongoing work projects to assure that safety rules and regulations are adhered to and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Assists with setup and cleanup for special events; cross-trains in a variety of skills; maintains and operates vehicles and equipment according to Parks departmetn standards.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High School Diploma or GED preferred. One year of landscape maintenance work experience.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Federal, state and City safety rules and regulations.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Operation and maintenance methods and standards for parks equipment and specialized vehicles.
• OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.

Skill in:

• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Making routing operating adjustments, repairs, and preventive maintenance to assigned equipment.
• Controlling work sites and establishing effective safety zones.
• Following standard operating and safety procedures.
• Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

License and certification requirements:  A Texas State Class C Driver's license.

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed indoors, outdoors and at City facilities; requires constant physical efforts, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. City approved safety shoes must be worn.

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