Chula Vista, CA28 days ago
Clean and maintain park grounds and other assigned areas, including athletic fields, tennis courts, paved areas, paths, walkways, playgrounds, and stairways; inspect assigned areas and correct or report safety hazards; clean, maintain and restock restrooms and other park buildings; pick up organic debris, trash and litter; weed, prune, mulch and prepare soil for planting; seed and re-sod lawn areas; plant trees, seedlings and shrubs as directed; perform basic painting, plumbing and carpentry work incidental to park maintenance activities; assist in planning landscaping and irrigation systems; install, repair and maintain irrigation systems; trap rodents as necessary; operate City trucks, trailers and tractors with attachments skillfully and safely; observe safe work methods and use safety equipment; secure worksites from traffic hazards as necessary; keep work related records using a computer; assist in the instruction and training of less experienced staff; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer services; perform other related duties as assigned. Ability to: Learn and follow proper work methods and landscape maintenance techniques; learn practices and procedures of traffic control and flagging; learn to use, maintain, and operate landscaping tools and equipment; learn to recognize common plants, plant diseases and insect pests; drive City vehicles observing legal and defensive driving practices; learn pertinent rules, laws and policies relative to area of assignment; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.