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JEFFERSON COUNTY
Job Description
Parks Maintenance Lead
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation Director
NO
Teamsters
Level 4
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A6-C + Lead Pay
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SUMMARY
Oversees the maintenance of all County parks, campgrounds, and facilities grounds to insure adequate
customer service and safety for users by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
Performs repairs and maintenance activities in County parks and campgrounds on equipment, property
and facilities. Performs maintenance on the grounds of various County facilities.
Coordinates maintenance activities of lower level Parks Maintenance staff including scheduling and
executing planned maintenance at County facilities, campgrounds and parks.
Manager minor park developments and/or improvement projects.
Participates in short and long range planning with higher level Parks & Recreation and Public Works
staff and the Parks Advisory Board. Assists in the development of standards for County facilities and
parks maintenance.
Prepares cost estimates and budgets on projects or assignments as requested. Monitors expenditures to
ensure they are within the annual budget. Accountable for specific project steps. Participates in team
process to assist in developing the division budget for the Department.
Schedules safety training for staff.
Operates lawn equipment, mowers, weed eaters, tractor and other small tools and equipment and hand
tools.
Jefferson County Job Description: Parks Maintenance Lead
Performs grounds maintenance duties such as watering lawns, mowing, weeding, raking, sweeping,
clearing brush, picking up trash, pruning, and minor landscaping tasks.
May performs tasks involving ball field preparation such as lining and marking fields, placing barrier
ropes, moving stands, putting in bases, soccer goals, goal posts and all other equipment necessary for
field participants.
Performs general custodial work of cleaning bathrooms and outhouses, sweeping and mopping floors,
cleaning trash containers and other duties associated with cleanliness of facilities.
Depending on work schedule, will open and close facilities practicing safety and security measures as
assigned.
Must observe work areas and identify needs and develop a plan and implement the work. Must
prioritize the times and duties to best complete the assigned tasks.
Trains, plans, assigns and directs activities of casual labor and seasonal workers as well as Community
Service workers as assigned.
Participates in self directed team process to set work level expectations, goals and objectives.
Participates in annual training program and annual performance evaluation process.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities, but is a "lead" position in the division of assignment.
Lead responsibilities include assisting the Department Head and/or Supervisor with interviewing,
training, planning, assigning and directing work. Lead positions also provide input for performance
appraisals and assist in addressing complaints and resolving problems.
COMPETENCY:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in the following:
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with
respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions;
follows through on commitments.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions;
uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes
approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected
events.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes
information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations;
uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to
others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to other's ideas and tries new
things.
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Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to
customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and
assistance; meets commitments.
Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously
build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works
with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks
correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase
productivity; works quickly.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are
covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own
actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes
tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with six (6) years as a Parks
Maintenance Worker I, II, III position; or eight (8) years related experience and/or
training in parks and/or facilities maintenance in positions with progressive
responsibility, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MA THEMA TICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete
variables in standardized situations.
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COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database
software; internet software; spreadsheet software and word processing software.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skilled with the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment and techniques commonly
used in performing maintenance and related tasks.
Ability to stay abreast of current trends, issues, practices, etc. in the parks maintenance field including
development of new equipment and practices that improve the operations.
Independent and self motivated to complete required deadlines while simultaneously completing other
tasks.
Ability to successfully complete various required training classes and obtain certificates necessary for
functional skills performance, maintenance and improvement.
Knowledge of facilities electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems, custodial functions and
carpentry.
Knowledge of landscape maintenance, techniques, methods, and equipment needed in performance of
duties.
Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain clam in stressful
situations, relate to various personality styles in a calm professional manner.
Ability to work on Saturday and/or Sunday.
Ability to train and provide guidance to Parks Maintenance I, II, and III level employees.
CERTIFICA TES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current, valid Washington State Driver's License.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a basic First Aid card and CPR Certification.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a WSDL Playground Inspector certification.
Successfully complete Jefferson County Cash Handler training within one year of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is
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required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently
lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather
conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious
places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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