POSITION:Parks Maintenance Worker I SCHEDULE:Full-Time Regular LOCATION: Reno, NV SALARY:$48,380.80 - $68,120.00 Annually

TO APPLY:

Direct Link -https://www.reno.gov/government/departments/human-resources/jobs-recruitment

Careers Page -http://www.cityofreno.com

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SUMMARY:

The ideal candidatewill have a background in grounds maintenance and some janitorial work.This position willassist in most routine park maintenance functions including restroom and shelter cleaning, trash removal, and basic landscaping and grounds maintenance.

MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience:

• One year of paid manual work in an outdoor environment, including six months of janitorial and grounds keeping or park maintenance experience.

License:

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Clean and maintain facilities, restrooms and shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities, including parking lots, curbs and gutters.
• Perform a variety of basic grounds maintenance functions on City parks and related facilities including trimming, edging, weed removal, graffiti removal and grounds keeping duties.
• Perform routine, manual duties such as assisting with turf maintenance and repair of sprinkler heads and drip irrigation emitters; raking leaves, limbs and brush.
• Operate light duty grounds equipment including push mowers, gas powered: trimmers, edgers, blowers and snow removal equipment.
• Participate in planting and maintaining flower beds; prune and trim hedges, flowers and shrubs.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Perform related duties as required.

BENEFITS:

Please use thisHealth and Welfare Benefit Linkto learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.