CITY OF OVERLAND PARK - POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Facilities Specialist performs general maintenance of the Farmstead involving a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to maintenance and repair of the recreation facility and grounds. Must be familiar with general construction and building skills. Assists with special events. Assists in emergency operations, including snow removal, as required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists with or performs maintenance, repair and construction of Farmstead facilities. All aspects of facility maintenance are performed. Specific duties may include: plumbing, electrical, patching asphalt and concrete, painting, welding, sign maintenance and playground equipment maintenance.

2. Maintains outdoor structures such as buildings, fences, irrigation systems, windmill, benches, swings, and walkways.

3. Performs general construction duties to include measuring, forming, placing and finishing concrete; grading, backfilling, roofing, carpentry, painting, and plumbing.

4. Works with hand tools, power hand tools. Maintains, inspects, repairs, lubricates and cleans equipment and tools per manufacturer specifications listed in equipment manuals. Follows proper storage, maintenance and use techniques according to City policies and procedures.

5. Assists with the planting and maintenance of landscape beds including shrubs, perennials and annual flowers.

6. Works with water tanks, mowers, string trimmers, chain saws, and pole saws.

7. Performs landscaping to include: mulching, weeding, watering, grading and fertilizing.

8. Performs other assigned duties as requested; to include: cleaning park of trash and debris, sweeping and cleaning shop area.

9. Assists with contacting and managing contractors. Assists with supervision of contract work.

10. Operates and assists operators of various machines and equipment, such as front-end loaders, skid loaders, excavators, backhoes, tractors and attachments, dump trucks, trenchers, trailers, and snow removal equipment as needed.

11. Assists in overseeing temporary and seasonal laborers, laborer helpers, gardeners and volunteers.

12. The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable. Working one weekend day may be required during the operating season, April 1 to Oct. 31.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:

- Basic High school education or equivalent.

- Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

- Must maintain an insurable driving record.

- Ability to obtain a valid class B commercial driver's license within six months of employment.

- Eligible for Current Snow Incentive program.

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in maintaining buildings and grounds; including general construction, remodeling, electrical, plumbing, fencing, irrigation systems and masonry.

- Experience operating tractors, trucks, skid loaders, chain saws and similar type equipment.

SKILLS:

1. Mechanical.

2. Basic carpentry, electrical repairs, installation, concrete and plumbing.

3. Attention to detail.

4. Basic mathematical skills.

5. Time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.

6. Written and oral communication skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to meet deadlines.

2. Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.

3. Ability to work independently.

4. Alpha and numeric recognition.

5. Ability to work on several projects at one time.

6. Ability to learn new materials and systems.

7. Ability to work under distracting conditions.

8. Ability to use judgment, tact and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, other city employees and outside contractors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to reach, stand, bend, stoop, climb, push, and pull.

2. Ability to make and receive phone calls.

3. Ability to distinguish smells.

4. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

5. Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions.

6. Exposure to noisy conditions.

7. Exposure to fumes, dust and smoke.

8. Exposure to extreme temperatures.

9. Ability to operate city cars, trucks and golf carts.

10. Ability to use various hand tools and power equipment.

11. Ability to operate tractors and skid steer loader.

12. Ability to visually inspect work sites and facilities.

13. Excessive standing and/or walking

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):

- Supervise seasonal/temporary Maintenance Staff. (Direct)

- Supervise volunteers from time to time. (Direct)

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees assigned to this job.