City of Fort Wayne

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Working under the general supervision of the Manager of Facilities and Trades, incumbent is responsible for providing an “after hour” presence at all park facilities. Utility person will check that buildings are secure, respond to needs of park patrons, perform a variety of minor janitorial and maintenance duties, respond and react appropriately to specific park related problems and security alarms as required. This is a seasonal employment position. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs light janitorial duties such as, clean and restocks restrooms, cleans and prepares rental pavilion and shelters for the next booking, park ground litter pickup;
• Locks or opens gates and doors, turns on or off ball diamond or other lights as necessary, responds to fire and security alarms;
• Checks facilities for vandalism, property damage, and other repairs which need to be reported;
• Performs light maintenance such as, unplug sinks and toilets, turn off water to fixtures, replaces light bulbs and fuses, restocks hand towels and toilet paper, sets up rental pavilion tables and chairs, and other maintenance as required;
• Operates communication equipment correctly and appropriately;
• Operates a light truck or car;
• Calls City Police for any break-ins, thefts, or misconduct;
• Erects barricades as needed;
• Assists park patrons and week duty supervisors with their requirements;
• Maintains work reports and records as required;
• Performs duties within the guidelines of work rules and safety policies of the City of Fort Wayne and Parks Department;
• Works a schedule requiring working days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent’s responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

• Communicates effectively both orally and written;
• Works in an outdoor environment;
• Works in harmony with fellow workers and maintains good relations with park patrons;
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions;
• Maintains a neat and personal appearance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Maintains a valid Indiana Driver's License.

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 accommodations 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.