Job Location : Clovis,NM, USA
Salary: $14.41 - $19.36 HourlyLocation : Clovis, NMJob Type: FULL-TIMEJob Number: 2024_08_14_2033Department: PARKS AND RECREATIONOpening Date: 08/14/2024 Job DescriptionThis position involves manual labor of a routine nature in maintenance, repair, and construction of park grounds and improvements.**This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ** Typical Duties Plants, cuts and trims grass, trees and bushes, using hand and power equipment. Plants and prunes shrubs and trees to shape in improve growth.Applies fertilizers and insecticide according to instructions to lawns, shrubs and trees.Maintains parks (by mowing, weed cutting, picking up trash, dumping barrels) and improvements in an attractive, clean and sanitary condition.Operates both manual and automatic irrigation systems.Assists with minor repairs of park equipment, machinery equipment and improvements.Paints fences, out buildings, equipment and other park improvements such as the swimming pools.Operates tractors and other large equipment equipped with attachments such as mowers, fertilizers, spreaders and loaders.Assists with the construction of new park improvements such as sprinkler systems, picnic facilities and playground equipment.On a rotating basis, clean the city's public restroomsOn a rotating basis, hand water trees and manual sprinklers in the city parks.Move and replace bleachers as needed.On a rotating basis help maintain the pool.May be required to attend seminars and classes to improve job skills.Attend safety classes as specified.Other duties as deemed necessary by the Park Superintendent or Assistant Park Superintendent. RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:One (1) year experience in the operation and maintenance of light equipment. Experience which demonstrates knowledge of landscape, construction and maintenance is preferred.Licenses and Certificates:Equivalent of higher of a New Mexico Class D driver's license.(CDL preferred)Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of: Basic gasoline and diesel engines Basic electrical and plumbing.Skills in: Safe operation of small equipment: hand and power tools and lawn care equipment. Ability to: Perform functions with minimal supervision: Understand and follow basic safety precautions, rules and regulations. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with others. Physical Requirements:Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds.Working Conditions: Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies. Essential duties are predominantly performed outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions including working at night in the dark. Employee is exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment. Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required Cigna Health Insurance Medical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annuallyCity portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost)Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annuallyCity portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)DentalUnited Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee costVision Davis Vision 100% employee costLife Insurance$40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability)$2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability)Supplemental Voluntary Life InsuranceShort-Term/Long Term Disability 100 % employee costVoluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period/Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting periodFlexible Spending Accounts 100% employee costHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountRetirement ChoicesICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages)PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3% Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4%Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%Time OffVacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 yearsSick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually)(at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance)11 paid holidaysPhysical Examination Leave - 4 hours annuallyBereavement LeaveVoting Leave - 1 hourPersonal DayTuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursedOption of Sick Leave Bank01 A requirement of this position is you must possess a current, valid drivers license (equivalent to a NM Class D ), do you meet this requirement? Yes No 02 Do you have experience with mowers, weedeater and lawn care equipment maintenance? No 1 to 2 years 3 to 4 years 5 or more 03 Please describe your experience in the operation of lawn care equipment. If you do not have experience in the operation of lawn care equipment, please type n/a. 04 Do you have one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of light equipment? Yes No 05 Please describe your experience in the operation and maintenance of light equipment. 06 This position requires occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No 07 This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position by the City of Clovis and/or the USDOT and is subject to City of Clovis' drug testing policy and/or regulations set for by USDOT to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please confirm you understand this position is subject to the City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing. Yes No 08 Were you referred by Workforce? Yes No Required Question