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Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCV503: Tradesperson/Foreman (Assistant Park Area Foreman)

Tradesperson/Foreman (Assistant Park Area Foreman)

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCV503
5
Local 3908 - Bernalillo County Supervisors (FRMN)
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
22.81 - 28.64 - 36.01 USD Hourly
$22.81 - $28.64 - $36.01
$47,444.80 - $59,571.20 - $74,900.80

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of Parks Area Foreman, maintain and develop land management property. Coordinate and inspect the work scheduled for land management jobs on a daily basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist Park Area Foreman with scheduling daily, weekly, and monthly routine
  • Maintenance functions for all areas maintained and attend meetings when necessary.
  • Monitor parks and other areas maintained to ensure assigned duties are properly performed and to note and assign additional maintenance required.
  • Recommend major and minor repairs or development needs to supervisor.
  • Recommend and assist with ordering of materials needed at Land Management sites.
  • Monitor and inspect vehicles, tools and equipment used by Land Management personnel.
  • Assist in coordinating the training of employees on operation of equipment such as, but not limited to: power tools, trenchers, front-loader, dump truck, power rakes, sign machine, sod cutters, mower tractors.
  • Inspect and evaluate work performed by Land Management personnel daily, which includes concrete work, irrigation repair and installation, flood irrigation, trail maintenance, welding and other grounds maintenance work as needed.
  • Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.


*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED, plus five (5) years of grounds-keeping and general facility
  • maintenance experience, with two (2) of those years as a Park Maintenance Worker OR any related education from an accredited college or university totaling five (5) years. Related education may substitute for the required experience and may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
  • Employee must have a current New Mexico Department of Agriculture Pesticide License.
  • Employee must have a Journeyman Sprinkler License.
  • Employee must obtain a Backflow Technician certificate within one year of hire.
  • Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and retain a valid license while employed in this position.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
  • This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
  • Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work is performed outdoors, with exposure to natural weather conditions.
  • Worker is exposed to occasional noise and vibration factors in the operation of equipment.
  • Worker is exposed to dust, fumes, and mists.
  • Work is performed on even and uneven terrain. Surfaces may be wet, dry, natural ground or paved. Work may be performed on inclines and occasionally on ladders.
  • Work hazards include dust, chemicals such as herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides, and power equipment and ladders.
  • Work as part of a crew and under general direction.
  • Employee must be able to work other than normal hours and be on call.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Utilizes the following tools and equipment: sickle mower, push mower, sprayer, weed-eater, power blower, pruning shears, ladders and assorted hand tools utilized in grounds maintenance.
  • Gloves, goggles, boots, dust masks, earplugs and occasionally respirators are utilized in performance of essential duties.
  • Operates County vehicle as necessary on a daily basis.


FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS

**NOTE: You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your capability to do the job. On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate a physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ability to use reason and judgment in assignment of tasks.
2. Ability to apply knowledge of use of tools, equipment and materials in a safe manner in the performance of essential duties.

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ability to stand and/or walk up to four hours at one time, and up to eight hours total per day.
2. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally from ground to waist level. Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds frequently from grounds to shoulder level.
3. Ability to bend at waist and twist/rotate waist if necessary for up to one-third of workday.
4. Ability to crouch and kneel frequently.
5. Ability to work with arms extended and bent for up to four hours at one time, and seven and one-half hours total per day.
6. Ability to push/pull with arms with a force of up to 50 plus pounds.
7. Ability to climb ladders and work from ladders while trimming trees or shrubs.
8. Ability to coordinate use of hands and eyes in performance of essential duties.
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