Park Maintenance Technician Job at Red River Waterway Commission, Pineville, LA

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  • Red River Waterway Commission
  • Pineville, LA

Job Description

RED RIVER WATERWAY COMMISSION

PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The Red River Waterway Commission, located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, is currently accepting applications for a Park Maintenance Technician. This position will be based out of Pineville, LA. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, with the possibility of future increases. Health, dental, and retirement benefits are offered, and a company truck will be provided.

 

Please submit resume’ by clicking the APPLY button or mail to Operations and Maintenance Director, Red River Waterway Commission, P.O. Box 776, Natchitoches, LA 71458.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs manual labor tasks required to operate and maintain recreation areas and facilities. Duties include general operation, maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment throughout the Red River Waterway District.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:


  • Makes minor repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains equipment employing basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and related fields.

  • Maintains, and makes minor repairs to lawn mowers, appliances, chainsaws, pumps, trucks, tractors, including ensuring proper lubricant levels, replacing and adjusting minor worn or damaged parts (belts, plugs, fuses, hoses, etc.).

  • Starts, operates, maintains and checks for safe operation of a wide variety of items including construction equipment, tractors, trucks, machinery, various implements, small engines, lawn mowers, hand tools, pumps, chainsaws, trimmers, power tools, etc.

  • Performs basic road and parking lot maintenance by clearing drains, spreading road surface material, filling potholes, placement of signs, repairing fences, painting traffic control lines, removing trees and limbs, etc.

  • Mows, trims grass, performs landscaping duties, cleans silt and debris from boat ramps, empties garbage cans, removes limbs, debris, and garbage from parks and parking lots, etc.

  • Repairs, cleans, and maintains restroom facilities, pavilions and other park improvements.

  • Assists with inventory control of equipment and supplies and assists in preparation and facilitation of events.

  • Assists in the construction and/or assembly of various items.

  • Coordinates with RRWC contractors, city, parish, and state personnel, etc.

  • Operates RRWC vehicle to travel to various recreation areas and facilities.

  • Patrols and inspects facilities, interacts with the public on use of recreation facilities, and coordinates group functions and reservations.

  • Investigates and keeps records of accidents, vandalism, complaints, etc., and coordinates and cooperates with law enforcement as necessary.

  • Performs other duties within the O & M Department as directed.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge Of: Safe operation of referenced equipment and machinery; basic plumbing; basic electrical systems and repairs; basic landscaping; basic operations and maintenance skills, etc., in order to complete the referenced duties.

Skill/Ability To: Perform basic operations and maintenance duties and operate standard maintenance equipment in a safe manner; understand and follow instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; tolerate outside working conditions including, at times, exposure to adverse weather conditions; perform manual labor including frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds, and occasional group lifting in excess of 100 pounds; operate individually without direct oversight on a day to day basis; operate in groups or teams when necessary.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:


  • High school diploma, or its equivalent, plus at least 5 years’ experience or training in the building construction trades, general building maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment.

  • Prior experience and/or certification in park or recreation management is a plus.

  • A commercial certification for herbicide application is a plus.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.

  • Louisiana driver’s license with good driving record.

  • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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