Seasonal Groundskeeper

TITLE: 8-Month Seasonal Groundskeeper (February 25 – October 24)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Park Supervisor

SUPERVISES: None

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs grounds maintenance and care for City parks and green spaces. Including, but not limited to, lawn care, landscaping, irrigation, fertilizing, snow removal, restroom cleaning and maintenance, and building-related maintenance tasks as well as manual labor duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Mows with power mower and riding lawnmower. Plant, fertilize, and care for trees, shrubs, grass, and annual flowers.

Use hand and power tools to maintain and repair park mowers and other light equipment. Operate a light tractor with attachments. Drive a half-ton pick up and UTVs.

Use hand gardening tools, shovel, pick, hoe, rake, and wheelbarrow. Use gas operated trimmer and/or chainsaw to prune shrubs and trees. Use gas operated weedeater and pull weeds by hand in flower and shrub beds.

Operate and repair irrigation systems.

Maintain and prepare athletic fields.

Collect and remove garbage from trash receptacles and facilities.

Snow removal from City areas. Operate snow blower, side-by-side with plow and shovel snow.

Maintain and make minor repairs to equipment.

Paint and stain buildings, signs, park tables, benches and equipment. Clean and repair City buildings.

The duties above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

All work activities shall be conducted in compliance with the Safety and Accident Prevention Plan.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

· Perform janitorial duties.

· Maintain recreational equipment.

· May repair mechanical and electrical systems.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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.

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Must be at least 18 years old.

One (1) year experience in:

· Landscaping, horticulture, mowing, and grounds keeping;

· Underground irrigation and above ground sprinkler systems;

· Athletic field maintenance and preparation;

· Upkeep of facilities and equipment maintenance, including use and care of power and hand tools.

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

· Ability to read and understand basic operating and maintenance manuals, simple instructions and short memos. Ability to keep and maintain accurate written records and time sheets. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to citizens and other City employees.

· Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

· 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.

· Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with the general public and other employees.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

· Valid Washington State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and a driving record free from serious or frequent traffic violations.

· American Red Cross First Aid and CPR or equivalent training.

· Bloodborne Pathogens training.

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 doing strenuous tasks and required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee is required to walk and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, 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.

A majority of the duties performed by this individual will take place in and around City facilities and properties including parks and buildings. While performing the duties of the job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration and unseen hazards such as blood borne pathogens. The employee is occasionally exposed to some danger of toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $3,273.12 - $3,405.35 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,273 - $3,405