Playground Safety Inspector.Technician - GT0746-402170
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Playground Safety Inspector/Technician
Position ID: GT0746-402170
Department/Division: Parks and Recreation/Parks Maintenance
Reports to: Parks Manager
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for all the equipment and compliance requirements for playgrounds in the City of Denton to assure safe and reliable playgrounds are provided to park users.
Essential Functions:
Conducts detailed safety checks and inspections of existing playground equipment and protective surfaces in the City parks to ensure they are in compliance with departments standards,
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, American Society for Testing and Materials, and American Disabilities Act guidelines
Examines plans and specifications for new playground installations
Inspects new playground equipment installations and modifications to ensure contractor compliance with department standards, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, American Society
for Testing and Materials, and ADA guidelines
Works independently and conducts specialized playground equipment inspections and skilled labor tasks to maintain safety standards for equipment in the park system
Repairs playground equipment, components, and surfaces within scope of authority; replaces and adjusts worn and damaged mechanical parts and components; troubleshoots present potential
problems; researches and orders parts and supplies
Leads field staff on playground modifications and major component replacements
Performs skilled playground equipment maintenance; inspects, tests, adjusts, cleans, lubricates equipment and components; installs new playground equipment
Documents inspections, repairs and maintains technical records
Prepares surfaces and applies protective finishes as needed; sweeps and cleans playground facilities, removes graffiti, and cleans up hazards and vandalism
Operates a variety of vehicles and specialized equipment to install playground equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; identifies and reports mechanical problems
which require additional repair
Controls work site to assure that safety rules and regulations are adhered to, and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition
Enters and maintains daily work tasks on the asset work management system
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.
Additional Duties:
Responds to after hour call outs for high water, storm damage and ice removal/control
Rotates weekend duty trash route and high water on call throughout the year
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience in maintenance and repair of playgrounds and facilities
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification is required
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to effectively utilize grounds and maintenance equipment
Ability to operate computer software and mobile devices to input daily work management
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Five (5) years experience in Playground Safety
Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid Class “A” CDL driver’s license OR must possess a valid Class C driver license with a good driving record (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license
and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law) and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within nine (9) months of employment
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to work overtime when requested
Must attend and successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment
Ability to work in all kinds of weather
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
L
ight – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: E
Sitting: I
Walking: E
Lifting: E
Carrying: E
Pushing/Pulling: E
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: E
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: M
Bending: E
Twisting: E
Climbing: E
Balancing: E
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: A
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of computers, hand tools, and light to heavy equipment
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed outside and inside during the work year; requires work in high and low temperature and humidity: requires exposure to vibration,
noise, chemical contact and extensive exposure to dust, fuel and fumes; also requires shift work and the operation of a motor vehicle
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 8/15/2022
Revision Date: