What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Worker I position at City of Saco?
The City of Saco is seeking a Grounds Worker I to assist with the daily and routine maintenance of city parks, school grounds, athletic facilities, municipal grounds, municipal recreation facilities/buildings and the urban forest. The work performed requires knowledge and experience in turf management and landscape practices. This is a recurring 9-month seasonal position within the Parks Division of the department not to exceed 1,456 hours in a calendar year. The schedule is a 40-hour work week that includes a standard Monday thru Friday work week. Overtime is paid after 40 hours.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plants and trims lawns, trees, bushes, hedges, and shrubs using commercial equipment, hand and power tools.
- Landscapes new ground areas, repairs damaged ground areas, replaces bushes, hedges, shrubs, and trees.
- Is responsible for daily and routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment, including vehicles, commercial mowing equipment, tractors, trailers, snowplows, and minor equipment.
- Care for landscaped and athletic field areas by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, routine maintenance, and controlling weeds.
- Is responsible for assisting in the turf management program to include routine and restoration maintenance of athletic fields.
- Perform seasonal grounds keeping and recreational support duties as required.
- The work schedule for this position is routinely a standard work week but can include a flexible schedule to include weekend and evening hours.
- May include outside winter work in the maintenance of ice rink, trails and other winter recreation venues.
- Performs related work as required for the effective operation of the department.
OTHER DUTIES
- May supervises seasonal employees and volunteers under the Parks Division of the department performing routine tasks.
- Various building and facility maintenance tasks to include light construction projects.
- Assists in the set up/take down of equipment for special events.
- Maintains, repairs and constructs outdoor areas, i.e. cement, fences, light carpentry, playgrounds.
- Prepares athletic fields and parks for events.
- Participates in the City-wide emergency response programs; the Grounds Worker must be available in the event of emergency situations to assist in coordinating restoration of services and clean-up activities.
