Parks Maintenance Technician
City of Dubuque
1 Positions
ID: 779030001/013-FT-082
Posted On 08/30/2026
Job Overview
Position Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, perform and supervise maintenance tasks to keep grounds, facilities, equipment and buildings in parks, right-of ways and public places well maintained; and perform other duties as assigned. Duties may involve plumbing; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; landscape and turf area maintenance; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to follow a management philosophy that is input oriented and values fairness, problem solving and development of partnerships; the ability to work effectively as a member of the team; and the desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and team work.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Work in this class involves responsibility for performing and supervising a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds in parks, rights-of-ways and public places. Assignments are received in the form of oral or written work orders. The work is performed according to general or specific instructions of a supervisor who inspects work while in progress and upon completion.
Job Duties
JOB DUTIES:
Inspect the work of other employees.
Train others in operational procedures, equipment usage and safety.
Operate hand and power tools; light, medium and heavy equipment; small and large turf and landscape careequipment; snow removal equipment; and vehicles.
Inspect and repair playground equipment, picnic tables, and other amenities.
Apply pesticides, and other chemicals in the care of landscape vegetation.
Research and read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Maintain buildings, work equipment or machinery, facilities and grounds creating safe environments for self, coworkers and citizens; and time and other records.
Repair buildings, equipment, facilities and grounds; electrical circuits or wiring; plumbing fittings and fixtures and structural components.
Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Lay out work according to specifications.
Plan work procedures.
Supervise employees as a lead worker.
Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
Measure distances or dimensions.
Remove snow and ice from public walkways and parking lots.
Respond to questions, complaints and service requests.
Monitors and enforces park and facility rules, regulations, reservations and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Equipment, Building and Grounds Maintenance and Repair - Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment, facilities, grounds, machines or tools.
Troubleshooting - Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or plumbing to not work.
Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, safe work procedures and strategies to promote effective local operations including OSHA and ANSI laws, occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to equipment, building and grounds maintenance.
Manual and Finger Dexterity - Holding or moving items with your hands and putting together small parts with your fingers.
Arm-Hand Steadiness - Keeping your arm or hand steady. Information Ordering - Ordering or arranging things.
Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Visualization - Imagining how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
Multilimb Coordination - Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Duties require sitting, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping and repetitive motions; both near and far vision (with or without corrective device); lifting, dragging and pushing supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; acceptable hearing (with or without corrective device) and safely work with power and noise-producing tools and equipment; and driving a motorized vehicle.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold, indoors and outdoors.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain the following within six (6) months of hire:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Building/Property Maintenance or related education and/or certification.
Experience in the repair and maintenance of equipment, grounds, and buildings including some experience in construction work as a building or mechanical trade apprentice.
Supplemental Information
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employee shall establish their principal place of residence within fifty (50) miles of their place of employment as soon as practical after appointment, but within two years of their date of employment or appointment.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
SUPERVISORY STATUS: None
Primary Contact
214881
City of Dubuque Human Resources Department
Human Resources Department, Human Resources Department
563-589-4125
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[email protected]
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Job Details
Categories
Building and Grounds
Government/Public Service
Maintenance/Repair
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Pay/Salary
$23.57 - $30.51 Hourly
Company ID
931
Job REQ #
779030001/013-FT-082026
# Positions
1
Start Date
20260830
End Date
20261013
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Whether at City Hall or out on city streets, our employees serve our residents, businesses, and visitors every day. Join the City of Dubuque team to be part of a high-performance organization dedicated to the community and to delivering excellent municipal services. We are input-oriented, see problems as opportunities, search for creative solutions, and work as a team to accomplish goals and build partnerships. At the City of Dubuque, your work is meaningful and supports the community.
The City of Dubuque values its employees and offers competitive salaries and benefits such as:
Health and Dental Insurance
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings (IPERS)
Deferred Compensation Plan
Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage
Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Longevity Pay Starting After 6 Years of Service
Flexible Work Arrangements
Paid Time Volunteering
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