Maintenance Worker

Responsibilities

Maintain District recreation areas, within the guidelines established by the Projects and Programs Department Manager and under site supervisor of Lead Maintenance Worker. Mows district property and easements with skid steer, tractor mounted shredder, riding mower, or hand power mowers. Trims and edges around walks, planting beds, and buildings or shelters. Controls weeds by digging, cutting, or spraying herbicides. Uses insecticides and fungicides, and fertilizes trees, shrubs, and grass as necessary. Plants grass, trees, and shrubs. Waters new and established plantings. Uses chainsaw or other pruning devised to prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged branches. Cleans grounds and removes litter. Maintains recreation area trails and roads. Maintains picnic shelters, tables, grills, and restrooms. Repairs fences and gates. Sorts, inventories, and stores seedling trees. Delivers trees to local field offices. Plants seedling trees for District customers, using a tractor mounted planter within the guidelines and supervision of the District Forester. Services District vehicle fleet, including garaging, fueling, cleaning, and periodic preventative maintenance. Services and maintains tractor, skid steer and other equipment. Maintains chainsaws, hand and garden tools, sharpens chain and mower blades. Maintains maintenance records. Performs light maintenance on the office building, including minor repairs, light bulb changing, and ground upkeep. Maintains planting beds and controls weeds. Removes snow from walks and driveways. Arranges for heavy snow removal when necessary. Spreads salt on sidewalks and ramps to prevent ice buildup. Assists Projects Department by performing light project maintenance, such as tree removal, dam outlet works repair, fence and gate repair, and channel mowing. Other duties may be assigned.