Craft Technician III- Chemicals/Irrigation/Landscape

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JOB TITLE: Craft Technician III - Parks (Chemicals)

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Varies

REPORTS TO: Varies

SUMMARY: Responsible for providing specialized repair and maintenance duties in a skilled trade (e.g. chemical application). Duties may include: obtaining bids on parts; troubleshooting and maintaining systems; conducting inspections; and, performing maintenance and repairs in accordance with state codes, regulations, and safety procedures. Work is performed with limited supervision. May require training and direction to other employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs specialized troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance in a skilled trade to a variety of structures, equipment, and/or systems, which may include: landscape, aquatic systems, and/or other related items.
• Operates a variety of specialized tools and equipment, which may include: computerized monitoring systems, sprayers, mixers, hand and power tools, and/or other related tools and equipment.
• Maintains work order logs and prioritizes work accordingly.
• Determines quantity and types of equipment and other materials to be used for work orders.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure adequate stock and functionality is maintained; orders required supplies when inventory levels meet established guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

Parks - Chemical Applicator

• Maintain quality turf and landscape beds in Parks and Facilities using necessary herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Performs a wide variety of activities in support of athletic field maintenance, which includes: maintaining the quality of turf areas on sports fields and common areas and applying chemicals for fertilization and/or pest control.
• Aquatic herbicide applications as required.

SUPERVISORY /BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides budget input and helps monitor specific line item expenditures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of facilities maintenance practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Knowledge of chemicals and chemical mixtures;
• Knowledge of safety and security procedures;
• Knowledge of applicable tools and equipment of the trade;
• Knowledge of inventory maintenance principles;
• Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts;
• Skilled in evaluating and recommending repair, replacement, and maintenance of applicable components and equipment;
• Skilled in effectively solving problems and making decisions;
• Skilled in maintaining records;
• Skilled in performing manual labor;
• Skilled in operating, maintaining, and repairing a variety of hand and power tools;
• Skilled in performing and administering formalized preventative maintenance programs;
• Skilled in operating and maintaining specialized equipment;
• Skilled in reading, comprehending, and interpreting technical documents and instructions;
• Skilled in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions;
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Knowledge of chemicals and proper handling techniques;
• General knowledge of soil types;
• General knowledge of landscaping techniques

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years experience in area of specialty.
• May require certification in area of specialty.

PREFERENCES:

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship or training program in a related skilled trade.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of over 100 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in both standard office and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Work is occasionally performed in close quarters, high and precarious places, and near moving mechanical parts.
• Potential exposure to risk of electrical shock, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, and infectious diseases.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must satisfy pre-employment drug test.
• Must satisfy criminal history check.
• Must satisfy motor vehicle records check.
• Must obtain Class A CDL drivers license within 9 months.

Parks - Chemical Applicator

• Must obtain a Non-Commercial/Political Chemical Applicators License within 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain State Chemical Application license within 6 months of employment.