What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper (Seasonal) position at City of McAlester?
CITY OF MCALESTER
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: GROUNDSKEEPER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Operates mowing equipment, power hand tools in the maintenance of property and buildings owned and controlled by the City of McAlester during the peak season.
PRIMARY DUTIES: This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position. Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as required.
- Operates mowing equipment to accomplish grass mowing and tree cutting and other landscaping and maintenance activities on City property.
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and tools; Service and do minor repairs to equipment, hand and power tools.
- Will be required to use chainsaws, clippers, etc. to cut up debris.
- Will be required to climb ladders to reach some of the debris.
- Will be spraying round up type chemicals to kill grass, weeds & debris from coming back.
- Must have a valid driver’s license to be able to drive a city vehicle.
- Must be in good physical condition as work requires a great deal of lifting and physical labor.
- Knowledgeable of equipment and tools used in land maintenance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Requires High School diploma, and/or GED unless still in High School.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Requires a valid driver’s license. May require a pesticide and herbicide license.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires light to medium work involving standing or walking some of the time, exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular basis, and moderate dexterity in operating machinery, tools, or office equipment.
UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS:
The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards. May sometimes be exposed to extreme heat/cold, wet or humid conditions, bright/dim lights, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, fumes or noxious odors, moving mechanical parts, traffic, animals/wildlife and explosives.
SENSORY (ADA) REQUIREMENTS:
The position may require normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of taste, sense of smell, depth perception, or texture perception.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The City of McAlester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12
