Description
About the Department
Are you ready to join the team that is “Building Community Through Fun?” Are you ready to make a difference?
The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live and visit. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, PRNS’s strategic plan, envisions healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, and identity, and public life.
The Department creates and activates thriving public places, including over 40 community centers, 10 regional parks, over 200 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and over 65 miles of trail. We also offer diverse programming for all ages and abilities. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.
For more information, please visit sanjoseca.gov/prns
Position and Duties
Senior Maintenance Workers perform under direction, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of large crews engaged in semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of parks, landscaping, and public facilities. Directs and participates in training and developing employee skills and assists in evaluating assigned crews. Directs and participates in inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in work areas. Performs related work as required. Positions with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department are responsible for:
- Directs and participates in training and developing employee skills and assists in evaluating assigned crews.
- Plans, schedules, organizes, and assigns work based on work requests and the results of facility or field inspections, and requisitions materials for work completion. Creates, distributes, assigns, and assures completion of work orders and time on jobs; tracks daily activities and enters data into an automated system.
- Directs and participates in inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in the work area.
- Supervises, provides lead direction, and participates in the accomplishment of projects in parks and recreation areas such as the construction of chain link fencing, fire breaks, steps and footbridges, landscaping, and seeding and planting areas; participates in the repair, maintenance, and reconstruction of parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and trails.
- Supervises and provides lead direction to staff in the operation and utilization of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the performance of assigned work, including the use of safety devices and safe working practices.
- Completes work order forms, daily activity logs, timecards, requisitions, vandalism reports, water use records, purchase orders, and supply records; conducts and documents crash, injury, and near-miss investigations.
- Directs and participates in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems on ground and turf areas, and park areas.
- Conducts safety meetings; performs periodic safety inspections on vehicles and crews.
- Implements and maintains preventative maintenance schedules.
- Provides bids for repairs, renovations, and new installations of parks, sports fields, community centers and library landscapes.
- May supervise and provide lead direction in weed abatement.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
May be required to work alternate shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime, and on call.
How to Apply
To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City o f San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose's employment page by clicking on the link below.