NEOGOV · 6 days ago
Park Maintenance Technician I
210 NW Ash Dr, Ankeny
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$58K/yr - $71K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Ankeny is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Park Maintenance Technician I within the Parks and Recreation Department. The role involves maintaining parks and public spaces, performing various maintenance tasks, and ensuring facilities are clean and functional.
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Responsibilities
Maintains parks, aquatic centers, green spaces, public bodies of water, city office facilities, playfields, community centers, right-of-ways and parking areas including debris removal, detention basins, and recreational trails
Develops, maintains and improves flower gardens, trees, shrubs and prairie areas in all city parks, municipal buildings, aquatic centers and open space areas
Participates in maintenance work such as pruning trees and brush, prescribed burns, mowing, snow plowing, ice control, chemical application, minor electrical and plumbing
Performs manual labor as required including digging, painting, picking up litter, carpentry, facility cleaning and repair
Maintains, fabricates, repairs, and replaces park and facility amenities
Loads and unloads heavy objects and materials used in division activities
Loads and hauls rock, dirt, and other materials
Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment and makes necessary adjustments to ensure proper working order
Assists in division building maintenance to keep building and grounds clean and neat
Cleans tools and equipment after use and stores in appropriate locations
Provides human resources and support in city emergencies
Occasionally attends approved division related seminars and workshops to improve technical knowledge and abilities and evaluate new techniques. Attends safety training seminars
May be required to assist as directed with other divisions or other city department’s activities
Performs routine maintenance and new installations of plumbing, electrical, and irrigation components and systems
Must maintain required certifications
Qualification
Required
Two years' experience in performing grounds maintenance and the operation of light-medium construction and maintenance equipment
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with airbrakes endorsement issued by the State of Iowa
Ability to obtain certified playground safety inspector (CPSI) certification within six (6) months of hire
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods under adverse weather conditions
Must have a good driving record with no OWI in the last 5 years
Must maintain required certifications
Must be insurable
Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work
Benefits
Vacation and Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Nine (9) Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
Defined Benefits Pension Plan Through IPERS
Deferred Compensation Plan
Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
Longevity Pay
Company
NEOGOV
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