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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMWIII - ParksUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Maintenance Worker III – Parks Department: Parks & Recreation Division: Parks & Forestry Supervisor: Superintendent of Parks & Forestry FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 8 Job Number: 0809 Job Summary Under general direction, serves as a lead worker in performing construction, maintenance and repairs to municipal park equipment, playground equipment, facilities, grounds and other assigned areas. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Answers questions and provides information to the public. • Operates light and heavy duty trucks, skid steer, backhoe, tractors, loaders, rotary and gang mowers, road graders, specialized equipment, and a variety of power hand tools used in assigned work. • Performs snow and ice removal for trails, pedestrian areas and parking lots, storm damage clean-up and ice rink maintenance. • Constructs, demolishes, repairs and paints shelters, restrooms, picnic tables, benches, wood and stone retaining walls, signs, trails, dikes, storm drains, bridges and other facilities and equipment. • Performs building maintenance tasks at parks and other City facilities which may include general and finish carpentry, cement work, basic plumbing, electrical repair and installation, welding, metal fabrication and building construction and repairs. • Installs playground equipment and repairs existing playground equipment and removes and disposes of old play equipment. • Mows, mulches, trims, chips trees and shrubs, landscapes, and lays sod. • Cleans all restrooms, shops, facilities, and areas within the Parks Department. • Serves as crew leader on selected job assignments. • Assists other divisions, contractors and agencies as needed. • Maintains and repairs park areas and facilities including sports fields and ponds. • Performs preventative maintenance and small repair on equipment. • Purchases building and construction supplies as needed according to divisional and City purchasing policies. • Responds to storms and other emergencies. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in park maintenance. • Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon first day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and calculate measurements for building supplies. • Ability to prepare written work sheet reports. • Ability to read and interpret shop manuals and play equipment instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. • Knowledge of proper mixing procedures for chemical applications. • Skill at advanced level and knowledge of carpentry, building construction and maintenance, welding, concrete forming. • Skill in the operation of heavy equipment and the use of hand and power tools. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________