Park Maintenance Worker III at City of Carlsbad

The Position This recruitment will remain open until filled. The CommunityThis nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons and abundant natural open space. World class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.The Parks & Recreation Department currently has an opportunity for a Park Maintenance Worker III. The position will assume primary responsibility for the maintenance of assigned park areas; perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled work in the maintenance of park grounds, equipment, buildings, and facilities. The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and a proven record of teamwork and cooperation. Parks employees must reflect the City's high standards and values and be dedicated to the stewardship of public facilities and lands. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of playgrounds, irrigation, lighting, fencing and other park facilities. They must be able to work routinely on weekends and be willing to volunteer for afterhours duty on a rotating basis. In addition, the candidate will have general knowledge and skills in electrical (120 and 240 volt), lighting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and/or concrete repair. You Belong in CarlsbadThe City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal. We encourage you to fill out a Job Interest Card to be notified of new positions in your area of interest as soon as they post. Qualified candidates will be invited for interviews on a rolling basis as they apply. Key Responsibilities Perform semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance, and repair of park structures and accessories using the techniques of carpentry, plumbing, and cement work.Assign work to maintenance workers; assist in the training and coaching of less experienced personnel; provide input related to the performance of assigned maintenance crew.Ensure maintenance work is performed according to work procedures and standards established by the Park Maintenance Department.Water, mow, weed, trim, renovate, and fertilize grass.Rake leaves, spray weeds, clean walks, fields, courts, and other facilities.Mix concrete, prepare forms, and pour foundations.Erect block walls and roof framings.Install plumbing fixtures in park restrooms.Paint and plaster surfaces as required.Operate equipment and vehicles as required and assist in routine maintenance on such equipment.Perform other building maintenance and repair tasks. Qualifications Knowledge of:Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of park buildings, and swimming pool facilitiesBasic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in ground maintenance workBasic principles of supervisionSafe work practices Ability to:Use hand tools and equipment used in park construction, maintenance, and repairUse the hand and power tools required in general grounds maintenance workPerform heavy manual laborUnderstand and carry out oral and written directionsEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and those contacted in the course of workWork effectively without direct supervisionSupervise and evaluate assigned staff Experience & Education Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Two years of skilled park or general landscape maintenance experience and specialized training in park and/or tree maintenance work.Preferred but not necessary:Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certificate (CPSI)Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B)