Description

This is the first level in the Service Worker series. Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility.

Work locations include Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center at 5600 West Union Hills Drive, Glendale, and Rose Lane Aquatics Center and Splash Pads at 5003 W Marlette Ave., Glendale. Staff shall be required to work at either location, as assigned.

Essential Functions

1. Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and repair work on pools and splash pads, landscaping, and repair of specialized equipment.
2. Operates various light, medium, and heavy equipment including pool vacuums, pallet jacks, trucks, truck with trailers, and motors, pumps and valves.
3. May provide general direction to other employees and volunteers.
4. Uses various hand and power tools to accomplish tasks.
5. Explains and enforces rules and regulations pertaining to safety, maintenance, and operation of aquatic equipment.
6. Notifies residents and businesses of work being performed, answers questions from citizens. 7. Maintains daily work records; may perform some computerized data entry work.
8. Transports and sets up supplies and equipment; makes required safety checks.
9. Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work for the city aquatic centers and splash pads.
10. Participate in summer aquatics maintenance schedule to include weekends and holidays.
11. Assist with other tasks and maintenance duties with other departments with the Recreation Division.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors

One year of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work and/or in the operation of light, medium and heavy equipment related to area of assignment.

Knowledge of:

Rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to area of assignment Materials, tools, equipment, safety hazards and precautions common to the assigned areas of responsibility Hazard, safety rules, precautions related to equipment operation Understanding of pool chemicals, ordinances, rules and regulations as they relate to equipment operation Confined space entry procedures.

Ability to:

Read and understand blue prints, technical diagrams, and maps
Barricade work sites according to the Phoenix barricade manual
Understand and follow safe working practices
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Deal courteously with the public Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and citizens
Operate and perform maintenance and minor repair on light, medium, and heavy equipment Perform general maintenance and service requirements of equipment in area of responsibility
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and work independently
Accurately and timely complete reports and logs; record daily work activities and enter and retrieve information on computers
Ability to become knowledgeable on pool and splash pad chemical usage
Coordinate hand and eye movements

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements:

Depending on area of assignment applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.

Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work involves heavy digging, heavy lifting of 50 to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling trash containers and other objects, extensive walking, bending, standing, lifting, raking and crawling; standing on ladders.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to heavy traffic, weather extremes; hazardous materials, dust, insects and gases.