HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 89-141RESOLUTION NO. 89-141
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER III
RESOLVED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL, that the amended class
specifications for Park Maintenance Worker III (Exhibit A attached) are
hereby approved, to become effective October 4, 1989.
Dated: October 4, 1989
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 89-141 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular
meeting held October 4, 1989 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Olson, Pinkerton, Reid and Snider
(Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Hinchman
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
89-141
RES89141/TXTA.02J
CITY OF LODI
Park Maintenance Worker III
DEFINITION:
September 1989
Under general supervision, serves as a lead worker in parks and grounds
maintenance; performs a variety of semi -skilled and skilled maintenance for
City parks, grounds and buildings; performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the advanced journey level in the parks maintenance class series.
Positions in this class perform a broad range of maintenance tasks. They are
distinguished from the Parks Maintenance II class in that they regularly lead a
field crew and are expected to perform the most technically complex maintenance
tasks, and act as Parks Supervisor in his absence.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives general supervision from the Parks Supervisor. Regularly exercises
technical or functional supervision over lower level maintenance workers.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Mows and edges parks and grounds; waters and sprays shrubs, grass, trees and
flowers; prunes and trims trees and bushes; fertilizes and aerates parks;
prepares soils for planting; seeds and plants and replaces sod, plants,
shrubs and trees.
Assists in supervising the installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems;
adjusts, repairs and replaces timing mechanisms.
Rakes, sweeps, picks up and removes leaves and trash and other debri in parks
and grounds.
Performs basic carpentry, concrete, plumbing and electrical work in new
construction and repair of parks facilities including boat docks,
retaining walls, concrete foundations, curbs, walkways, slabs and mowing
strips.
Prepares and maintains baseball diamonds and football fields by raking,
cleaning, mowing, and placing markers.
Assigns, reviews and paints parks building.
Maintains and re -stocks restrooms in parks.
Constructs work schedules for assigned crew; assigns and reviews their work.
Assists supervisor in planning landscaping and irrigation systems.
Prepares time and work reports on personnel in assigned crew.
Uses electrical and gas building equipment.
Mixes and sprays herbicides, fungicides and pesticides, treats waterways for
algae.
Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and
equipment, including hand and power mowers, small tractors, spreaders,
edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels,
hoes, brooms and other tools; operates trucks, trailers and tractors with
attachments.
Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; attends safety meetings;
stores and handles pesticides, herbicides and fungicides.
CITY OF LODI
Park Maintenance Worker III
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of-
Basic
f:Basic carpentry, plumbing, concrete work, and electrical work.
Safe work practices and regulations related to the work.
Basic gardening practices.
Ability to:
Organize, assign, and review the work of subordinate personnel.
Read and understand simple blueprints.
Recognize common plants, plant diseases and insect pests.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Any equivalent combination of experience and education that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of high school.
Experience:
Three years of experience in parks maintenance, construction, or a related
field.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C or 3) from the California
Department of Motor Vehicles.
Must obtain a valid category B California Pesticide Applicator's Certificate
prior to completion of one year.