What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Public Realm Grounds Maintenance position at City of Sandusky?
Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of the grounds and facilities of the City; does related work as required. Very independent position.
- Valid Ohio Driver License
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- OR, an equivalent level of education and experience.
- Cuts grass and trims weeds using hand mower or power driven lawn mower, weed trimmer and brush cutter.
- Sows grass seed as directed.
- Plants trees, shrubs, or flowers according to instructions and planned design of landscaped area, using hand tools.
- Applies herbicide or mulch to designated areas.
- Grubs and weeds around bushes, trees and flower beds.
- Ability to water greens and work variable hours.
- Clean buildings and grounds, washes windows and empties trash cans using brooms, cleaning supplies and floor buffer.
- Repairs and paints benches, tables, guardrails and may assist in repair of roads, walks, buildings and mechanical equipment using hand tools.
- Performs preventative maintenance of facilities and buildings.
- Ability and knowledge to perform light maintenance on mowing equipment.
- Trims hedges and prunes trees using hand and power tools.
- Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks.
- Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
- Directs large problems to supervisor.
- Responsible to self-initiate activities consistent with the City of Sandusky’s and department’s goals and objectives.
- Must report for work at required time and date and maintain a responsible attendance record.
- The ability to follow a supervisor’s instructions, tolerate certain levels of stress, and attend work on a punctual, regular basis.
- The avoidance of violent behavior that threatens the safety of other employees.
- Related and other duties as required.
