Seasonal Downtown Maintenance

• Supervision Received
  • Works under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent.
• Supervision Exercised
  • None.

• Maintains grass, trees, shrubs and other vegetation in downtown parking lots and City-owned property including mowing, seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning and watering.
• Assists with the routine maintenance practices in the landscape beds at the Library, Historic Depot and downtown planters to include weeding, deadheading and watering.
• Assist with tree trimming and removal of trees in the downtown.
• Pick up litter including broken glass, sweep sidewalks and general cleaning of downtown area.
• Weed downtown area using motorized and manually operated equipment.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of irrigation.
• Services and maintains equipment.

• Performs other Parks & Recreation and/or Public Works Department related duties as required or assigned.

• Education & Experience
  • This position requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Coursework in horticulture, landscaping, urban forestry, park management, natural resources management, or a closely related field, or a combination of equivalent knowledge gained through work experience.
• Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to operate a variety of mechanical and power tools and equipment.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees, volunteer groups, tourist, and downtown business owners.
  • Must be able to work independently and complete assigned duties in a productive and efficient manner.
• Special Requirements
  • Must possess a valid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
  • Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

• Tools & Equipment Used
  • Pickup truck, lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers and irrigation systems, miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work.
• 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 frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear and perform the moves necessary to accomplish instruction goals. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the 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 may work in outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderately loud when in the field.
• Selection Guidelines
  • Formal application, rating of education and experience oral interview and reference check will be conducted. Job-related testing may be required.
  • The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Salary : $17 - $21