CLASS TITLE:  Hatbox Field Maintenance Worker I

PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:   

Responsible for performing a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled tasks, custodial duties, repair, maintenance and renovation activities of Parks and Recreation facilities and grounds and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

=        Assists with the operation and maintenance of Hatbox Field; Event Center, hangars, dance building, RV park & Hatbox Sports Complex.

=        Maintains the daily cleaning of assigned fixtures, facilities and grounds; picks up and empties trash and debris, cleans facilities including restrooms and office/break room areas. Vacuums, sweeps, mops, waxes and polishes floors; washes walls, woodwork, windows and window blinds; dusts.

=        Cleans, services and supplies appropriate dispensers throughout facilities. 

=        Prepares facilities and grounds for events, festivals, rentals and all recreational activities.

=        Participates in the repair and maintenance of City facilities, equipment and property.

=        Operates hand tools, power tools and other small equipment, light trucks, golf carts, tractors and other machinery including skid steers, forklifts and scissor lifts.

=        Performs cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs within the assigned buildings and grounds.  Spreads snow melting chemicals as required.

=        Performs special events set-up, clean up and removal activities and assembling and disassembling of various equipment.

=        Assists in and promotes good relations to diverse populations.

=        Maintains compliance with purchasing procedures and complies with City policies and procedures.

=        Participates in assembling and disassembling various equipment.

=        Inspects facilities, equipment and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness.

=        Prepares work orders for special maintenance needs and supplies.

=        Reports and responds to emergency calls for custodial or maintenance duties.

=        Operates office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, phone systems and computer.

=        Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Hatbox Field Maintenance Worker I reports directly to the Hatbox Field Maintenance Leader I.   

The Hatbox Field Maintenance Worker I does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:  High school diploma or equivalent.  Previous custodial and maintenance experience preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:  Good knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied general maintenance work; and good knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work. Knowledge of maintaining, cleaning and preserving a variety of surfaces; proper use of a wide range of chemicals and handling and disposing of hazardous materials with care.  Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to use various types of tools and custodial 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. 

Physical Requirements:  The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.  On a case by case basis, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity will be needed enough to use a keyboard and telephone. Frequent walking, standing and sitting; frequent lifting and carrying objects weighing over sixty (60) pounds; frequent bending, handling, reaching, climbing, twisting, kneeling, stooping and repetitive movements; occasional balancing and crawling. Vision, speech, hearing and feeling sufficient to perform essential tasks.  Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential.  Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.

Licenses and Certificates:  Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D driver’s license is required. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:  Indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions. Will travel to other City locations as required.  Exposure to wet, hot, cold and/or humid conditions.  Requires ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and irregular hours. 

Notice:  This classification is a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws.  As a “safety sensitive” classification, the employee will be subject to drug and alcohol testing including random testing.  Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening.  Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse the employee from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

MINIMUM PAY:  $12.23/hr.  Excellent employee benefits (insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement, holidays).

WORK HOURS:  7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Schedule may vary according to need.  Requires ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and irregular hours.  Occasional overtime/flexing of hours.

WORK LOCATION:  City of Muskogee Parks and Recreation Department, Recreation Division (Hatbox Event Center), 3601 Arline Avenue., Muskogee, Oklahoma.

RESUMES MAY BE SUBMITTED BUT WE REQUIRE OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION  BE COMPLETED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. We can also fax, email or mail one to you or you can pick one up from the City of Muskogee Human Resources Department at 505 Columbus Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.  Applications can be returned to the same address or by mail:  City of Muskogee, Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK  74402-1927; by fax:  918-684-6223; or by email:  jkennedy@muskogeeonline.org.  If you should have any questions, please call the Human Resources Department at 918-684-6221 or inquire in person at the address above or fax or email (above).

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  There is no deadline for applications for this position – it will be open until filled.