The City of Overland Park has a full-time Arboretum Facilities Technician I position available in the Parks and Recreation Services Department.
SUMMARY:
Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of Arboretum facilities, grounds, and water features. Responsible for the inspection, maintenance and repair of playground equipment, shelters, irrigation systems, and other outdoor structures. Maintains and assists in certification of backflow preventers. Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and plumbing systems and fixtures. May supervise the work of Arboretum Park Specialists and Laborers as required. Assists with special events. Assists in emergency operations, including snow removal and storm clean up.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs repairs and assists with inspections of facilities and property including but not limited to: pumps, structures, playgrounds, shelters, tables, paths, trails, etc.
- Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electrical and irrigation systems and components.
- Constructs, assembles and installs new structures and features, including tables, benches, signage, fencing and pergolas.
- Prepares, maintains, and winterizes all water systems, pump features, and irrigation systems. Connects/disconnects meters, opens/closes appropriate valving, blows lines out with air pressure, reattaches fittings, and checks for leaks.
- Installs, maintains, and assists in the certification of backflows according to water purveyor's guidelines. Test backflows, cleans and repairs as needed. Keeps accurate records of all tests.
- Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems, display fountains and pond aeration devices. Adds new stations to existing irrigation systems. Plans and designs new systems, modifies or replaces controllers, tests pressure and flow, determines volume, trenches and/or pulls new pipe, wires, and installs valves and heads. Operates and repairs Chlorinators and Automated Chemical Controllers, submersible pumps and circulation systems.
- Performs routine maintenance on display fountains and electric pumps. Checks fill valves to ensure they are working correctly. Routinely backwashes filter system. Cleans and maintains pond aeration systems including compressors, coolers and diffusers.
- Operates backhoes, skid loaders, front-end loaders, trenchers, dump trucks, cranes, and snow removal equipment as needed.
- Assists supervisor with writing bid specifications. Contacts potential bidders, attends pre-bid meetings, recommends appropriate bids, and works with a supervisor to oversee completion of projects.
- Assists supervisor with contacting and selecting contractors. Assists with supervision of contract work.
- Designs, constructs and installs signs.
- Assists in emergency operations, including snow removal and special events.
- The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organizations with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
- The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Possession of a commercial driver's license, Class A with air brake and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 60 days from date of hire.
Must maintain an insurable driving record.
Must obtain within 1 year from date of hire:
Backflow Certification
Certified Pool Operator
EXPERIENCE:
- One year of experience in parks construction, repair and maintenance; or maintenance to include electrical, irrigation, and/or plumbing.
SKILLS:
- Analytical skills, including research skills, ability to interpret data, ability to conceptualize, ability to analyze information, and ability to write formal recommendations based on findings.
- Attention to detail.
- Basic mathematical and accounting skills. Computer software - word-processing skills.
- Computer software - spreadsheet skills.
- Project management skills, including organization, coordination of duties, and/or accomplishment of goals.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to train and guide others.
- Diplomacy and judgment.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications.
- Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.
- Ability to analyze and recommend possible solutions.
- Alpha/numeric recognition.
- Ability to read and comprehend technical/mechanical manuals.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Ability to perform electrical, plumbing, and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work on or supervise several projects at once.
- Ability to analyze safety situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to make and receive phone calls.
- Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Ability to distinguish smells.
- Ability to operate City vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Ability to operate power and hand tools.
- Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer and typewriter.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Exposure to heights.
- Exposure to loud noises.
- Exposure to vibrations.
- Ability to traverse rough terrain.
- Exposure to vehicle fumes.
- Excessive standing and/or walking.
- Ability to lift 80 lbs and transport 25 feet
- Ability to push/pull 100 lbs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):
Direct: None
Indirect:
- Grounds Operation Specialist, Laborer I and II, Temporary laborers
- Contractor and volunteers
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
No City residency requirement.
Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.
Normal Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Salary Range: Grade B $21.52 - $28.40
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Benefits: Full-time
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.
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