Location: Bixby,OK, USA
Purpose Of the Classification
Under general supervision of the Sports field Supervisor is responsible for performing a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks; works on job assignments or as a member of a workgroup engaged in planned or scheduled general care, maintenance, or renovation activities involving City properties and facilities and other related assigned duties.
Essential Tasks (All Departments/Divisions)
* Operates light to heavy automotive equipment
* Performs normal adjustment, service, and routine maintenance on equipment
* Operates various types of power equipment and hand tools
* Cleans, washes, and stores equipment
* Works on sports fields, mowing, trimming
In addition to the above tasks, the following essential tasks may be required by the individual department/division.
Park and Recreation Services
* Monitors, maintains, and repairs City parks, courtyards, sports fields, and other related facilities
* Monitors, remodels, repairs, and maintains buildings, grounds
* Maintains and repairs playground equipment, tennis courts, picnic tables, fences, and other equipment
* Sets up gym equipment, tents, and facilities for special events
* Operates a variety of light to heavy construction and mowing equipment
* Removes trash/debris and brush from various facilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Qualifications
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or possession of a General Educational Development Certificate (GED), and three (3) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience per City Policy.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Good knowledge of basic manual labor practices, methods, tools, and materials; good knowledge of common varieties of trees and their characteristics; good knowledge of the methods used in eradicating and preventing tree diseases and pests; good knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work, some knowledge of the methods of planting, fertilizing, pruning, and spraying of trees. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to perform manual labor over an extended period of time in varying weather conditions; ability to use hand and mechanical tools and equipment; ability to operate various types of automotive and power equipment; and the ability to courteously and tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the organization, and the public in giving and receiving information. Some positions within this classification require skill in the use of rope and saddle to climb trees and skill in the use of a chainsaw while in trees.
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include frequent walking and occasional standing; frequent lifting up to 60 pounds; frequent carrying up to 60 pounds; occasional pushing and pulling up to 60 pounds; frequent reaching, balancing, bending, kneeling, handling, climbing, twisting, crawling, feeling, and smelling; and vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks.
Licenses and Certificates: Must obtain Oklahoma State Agriculture Department Non-Commercial Pesticide/Herbicide technician's permit in the first year of employment.
How to Apply
Submit a City of Bixby Online Application
Notice
The City of Bixby is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or possession of a General Educational Development Certificate (GED), and three (3) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience per City Policy. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Good knowledge of basic manual labor practices, methods, tools, and materials; good knowledge of common varieties of trees and their characteristics; good knowledge of the methods used in eradicating and preventing tree diseases and pests; good knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work, some knowledge of the methods of planting, fertilizing, pruning, and spraying of trees. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to perform manual labor over an extended period of time in varying weather conditions; ability to use hand and mechanical tools and equipment; ability to operate various types of automotive and power equipment; and the ability to courteously and tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the organization, and the public in giving and receiving information. Some positions within this classification require skill in the use of rope and saddle to climb trees and skill in the use of a chainsaw while in trees. Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include frequent walking and occasional standing; frequent lifting up to 60 pounds; frequent carrying up to 60 pounds; occasional pushing and pulling up to 60 pounds; frequent reaching, balancing, bending, kneeling, handling, climbing, twisting, crawling, feeling, and smelling; and vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks. Licenses and Certificates: Must obtain Oklahoma State Agriculture Department Non-Commercial Pesticide/Herbicide technician's permit in the first year of employment.
Special Requirements
Working Environment: Working environment is primarily outdoors, occasionally indoors, and in inclement weather. May be exposed to the following: hazardous materials, animal waste/dead animals, flammable liquids, traffic, excessive dust, weather/temperature extremes, rough terrains, cutting/chipping/grinding, damp/wet surfaces, snow/ice covered surfaces, insect bites, poisonous plants, toxic fumes/vapors/odors, high noises, and refuse/garbage/litter; and some positions within this classification may be exposed to working in a bucket truck or in a tree at heights of 10 to 80 feet
Miscellaneous Information
No calls accepted. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.