Salary: $22.00 Hourly
Location : Boise, ID
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 23 -06404
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Infrastructure
Opening Date: 10/06/2023
Closing Date: 10/27/2023 12:00 PM Mountain
Summary Statement
Boise Parks and Recreation maintains more than 90 parks, 200+ miles of trails, 25 miles of the Boise River Greenbelt pathway, and hundreds of acres of open space. Successful candidates will take pride in playing an essential role in keeping Boise beautiful!
Parks Maintenance Worker Infrastructure:
- Performs general maintenance and repair to Parks and Recreation facilities and amenities, Boise Downtown amenities, City utilities grounds, native landscapes, ponds, and ditches.
- Maintains parking lots, various hard surfaces and storm drains.
- Operates a variety of small to medium size equipment and power tools.
- Work is performed under general supervision and direction.
- Requires Class A Commercial driver’s license.
Essential Functions
Repairs and maintains existing park restroom fixtures and drinking fountains. Winterizes park restrooms. (20%)
Builds site amenities and structures using blue prints and various designs. Maintains and repairs buildings and other structures. Calculates construction material quantities needed for projects and purchases materials. Constructs framing for new structures and office remodel projects. Installs drywall and paints surfaces. Constructs, maintains, and repairs park amenities. Oversees and directs work crews. (20%)
Maintains City of Boise key and lock security systems. Troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces existing outlets, switches, light fixtures, sensors, and switches to Uniform Building Code (UBC) specifications. (20%)
Estimates and purchases material. Designs and fabricates site amenities. Uses welding equipment to fabricate and repair various metal structures and amenities. (20%)
Maintains and repairs various waterways and ponds. Repairs Gabion baskets, and maintains gravel pathways. Repairs and maintains concrete and asphalt in parking lots and roads. Replaces concrete walkways and curbs. Removes snow during the winter months. Operates all Parks department large and small heavy equipment. (20%)
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
High school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience in performing skilled trades, such as carpentry, welding, and painting; trained in operating light, medium and heavy power equipment.
Functional knowledge of structural repair to buildings and hard surface areas; City of Boise purchasing and bid requirements; pipe fitting and installation methods; tools utilized in construction trades; basic construction safety procedure; welding equipment and safety gear; safety practices of medium to large equipment.
Ability to maintain American Welding Society certification with annual training and retesting; make decisions and delegate tasks; guide, train and oversee maintenance workers; maintain an Idaho CDL driver’s license; enforce compliance with all regulations, standards, and guidelines; make emergency repairs to equipment and facilities; operate a computer with demonstrated proficiency using related database, word processing, and spreadsheet software applications at an appropriate level for efficient job performance; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of City of Boise employees and the public; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; and perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Five years of experience in municipal maintenance plus one year experience in a leadership capacity.
Licensing And Other Requirements
Class A Commercial driver’s license.
American Welding Society certification.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post – Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
Persons in this position must have a CDL that can handle a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of the towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds.
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include outdoor weather conditions. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards and work in/at heights. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to chemicals.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
Healthcare- ZERO premium medical coverage for you and your family:
- Low-cost dental and vision options.
- Post-employment health savings account.
Retirement and Investment Plans:
- PERSI retirement benefits
- 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
- 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match
WellBeing Program:
- Up to $500 cash per year for participants.
- Alternative transportation incentives.
Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:
- 8 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
- 11 paid holidays every year
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- Six weeks Parental Leave
Life & Long Term Disability:
- Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
- Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you
Other optional benefits:
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Supplemental Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free local bus pass
- Corporate discount programs
- AFLAC
- Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.
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Do you possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A?
- Yes
- No
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Are you at least 19 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
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Please select which answer best describes your experience in performing skilled trades, such as carpentry, welding, and painting; trained in operating light, medium, and heavy power equipment.
- No related experience
- Less than 5 years of experience
- 5 – 7 years of experience
- More than 7 years of experience
Required Question