POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

Class Title: Park Maintainer/Truck Driver 

FLSA: Non-exempt

Date: 1 March 2026

Park Maintainer/Truck Driver

(Parks Division)

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK 

This is a skilled and semi-skilled position responsible for the daily and routine maintenance of city parks, school grounds, athletic facilities, municipal grounds, municipal recreation facilities/buildings and the urban forest (under the guidance of the City Tree Warden).  The work consists of operating a variety of equipment such as pick-up truck, Class B dump truck, bucket truck, utility tractor with attachments and/or 3-point hitch implements, commercial mowers and front-end loaders. 

  

SUPERVISON RECEIVED

Direct supervision is received from the Park Foreman.  Considerable independent judgment is exercised while completing daily assignments.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plants and trims lawns, trees, bushes, hedges, and shrubs using commercial equipment, hand and power tools. 

2. Landscapes new ground areas, repairs damaged ground areas, replaces bushes, hedges, shrubs, and trees.

3. Is responsible for daily and routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment, including vehicles, commercial mowing equipment, tractors, trailers, snowplows, and minor equipment.

4. Care for landscaped areas by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, routine maintenance, and controlling weeds.

5. Ability to operate front-end loader to load necessary material.

6. Perform seasonal grounds keeping and recreational support duties as required.

7. Participates in the City-wide emergency response programs; the incumbent must be available in the event of emergencies situations to assist in coordinating restoration of services and clean-up activities.

8. The work schedule for this position is routinely a standard work week but can include a flexible schedule to include weekend and evening hours.    

9. Performs related work as required for the effective operation of the department.

 

OTHER DUTIES

1. Directs actions of seasonal employees and volunteers under the Parks Division of the department                                 performing routine tasks. 

2. Responsible for winter snow removal of parking lots, sidewalks, and winter recreation areas.

3. Responsible for Sidewalk plowing during winter storms for Saco Public Work

4. Various building and facility maintenance tasks to include light construction projects.

5. Assist in the set up/take down of equipment for special events.

6. Maintains, repairs, builds and constructs outdoor areas, i.e. cement, fences, light carpentry, & playgrounds.

7. Prepares athletic fields and parks for events.

 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Equipment operated includes but not limited to power and hand tools, chain saws, various landscape, turf management and tree care equipment, Class B Dump Trucks, compact utility tractor with attachments & implements, truck with boom bucket, and snow removal equipment.

 

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and Experience

The candidate for this position should have a High School diploma or equivalent.  Possess a minimum of 3 years’ experience performing commercial parks, athletic turf management, or tree care maintenance activities.  

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to operate and maintain equipment including, but not limited to, vehicles, commercial turf mowers, tractors, and chain saws.

2. Possess knowledge of turf management practices to recognize and diagnose possible problems.

3. Considerable knowledge and methods of commercial landscaping practices and plant care. 

4. Considerable knowledge of use and care of motorized equipment and hand/power tools used in ground maintenance.

5. Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to grounds keeping and maintenance work. 

6. Detail oriented, with considerable attention to order and potential hazards in public landscapes and athletic fields.

7. Ability to lead, instruct, and train others in the work, including the operation and proper use of equipment. 

8. Ability to follow oral instructions and read written instructions. 

9. Ability to use hand tools, including electronic equipment, and operate motorized equipment and vehicles such as cars, commercial trucks, tractors and implements. 

10. Requires speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information.  Includes issuing and receiving assignments, instructions, and/or directions.

11. Good interpersonal skills; the ability to deal effectively with the general public, children of various ages, as well as coworkers and other municipal employees.

12. The ability to complete several tasks in decentralized areas.

13. Physical ability to work long hours operating various pieces of equipment in adverse weather conditions.

14. The ability to recognize need for equipment repairs.

15. The ability to follow manufactures guidelines in working with materials in a safe manner.

16. Possession (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire) of a valid Maine Class B CDL operator's license with air brake endorsement.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and smell.

 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 80lbs.  Requires full range of body motion, to include bending at waist and full use of all extremities and back muscles.  Requires excellent levels of equilibrium when positioned on slippery, uneven, or wet surfaces. Possess accurate depth perception, as well as near/far vision of 20/40, uncorrected or corrected and the ability to distinguish colors.  Ability to hear within three feet and on the telephone.  Possess fine motor dexterity in both hands.

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk and hear, and walk various sites including rough and uneven surfaces.  Position involves ascending and descending ladders, stairs ramps, etc.  The incumbent works in a variety of settings and is frequently around children of all ages.  The noise level in the work environment can be extremely noisy when park’s equipment is being used.  Additional occupational risks may be present as related to chemicals from supplies, operation of equipment, and completing maintenance activities in commercial parks, athletic turf management, and tree care.  Safety toed work boots constructed of sturdy leather and at least 6” high that comply with ANSI Z41-1991 are required to be worn at all times.

 

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.  

 

The probationary period for this position is six months, at which time a review of work performance will be conducted before the candidate is conferred to full-time status.

 

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 if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

 

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please visit our website to apply:

http://www.sacomaine.org/departments/human_resources/apply_now.php

A complete application will include the application, letter of intent, resume and references.  Please contact Hunter Cox, Human Resources, with any questions at (207) 710-5037.