What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Worker I-III position at Sitka, City and Borough of (AK)?
JOB
Primary Purpose of JobThe primary purpose of this position is to provide landscaping, maintenance, repair, and construction for all of the CBS-owned parks and grounds safely and efficiently to ensure the functionality and comfort for the benefit of employees, tenants, and the public. Grounds Maintenance Worker I – Under close supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, an employee in this position performs entry-level duties and responsibilities. Grounds Maintenance Worker I will learn the essentials of parks and grounds landscaping, maintenance, and construction, including safety practices the use of basic tools and equipment in such operations. Grounds Maintenance Worker II – Under general supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, an employee independently performs mid-level duties and responsibilities. This role involves a mix of fieldwork and operational responsibilities. Grounds Maintenance Worker III – Under general supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, an employee in this position performs senior-level responsibilities focused on the operation of specialized tools, some heavy equipment, and the execution of complex maintenance tasks. This employee may also perform other maintenance duties for the Grounds Maintenance Unit based on expertise and as assigned. Responsibilities in this position include performance of Grounds Maintenance Worker I and II duties, as needed. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAll Grounds Maintenance Workers perform the following duties and responsibilities: • Communicates regularly during work hours with their supervisor and others as appropriate to keep them fully informed concerning work progress• Documents all daily work activities in a computerized maintenance management system• Performs routine landscaping, maintenance, and general upkeep of grounds such as cleaning, planting, mulching, and weeding flower beds, pruning shrubbery and trees, picking up litter and other debris, and watering grass and other landscaping as necessary • Conducts routine inspections of parks and grounds identifying asset conditions, needs, and safety hazards • Operates parks and grounds landscape and maintenance power equipment such as chain saws, edgers, weed eaters, push and riding mowers, field painters, snow removal and other equipment as necessary• Identifies problems related to assigned tasks and recommends solutions to their supervisor or others as the problem arises or is anticipated• Collaborates with Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to develop and implement a preventative grounds maintenance program and plans to address identified maintenance needs • Supports construction activities for Public Works and other departments as needed• Responsible to maintain all safety and quality standards required by federal, state, or local law and as established in department requirements • Responds promptly to emergency maintenance requests relating to parks and grounds, including emergency response outside of work hours or when on “on-call” status• Informs Grounds Maintenance Supervisor about inventory of landscaping and maintenance supplies, tools, materials, and system components to maintain appropriate quantities to perform the work• Assists Grounds Maintenance Supervisor with soliciting quotes and estimates for products and services when assigned• Performs snow and ice management activities for all CBS infrastructure, as assigned• Performs other duties as assigned In addition to the list above, the Grounds Maintenance Worker III is also responsible for the following: • Operates all levels of power tools and equipment as needed to perform the work assigned• Acts as subject matter expert in the absence of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor by providing information, directions, and oversight to employees in lower classifications of Grounds Maintenance Worker while in the field• Provides information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees responsible for grounds maintenance
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Knowledge of: Grounds Maintenance Worker I: • Basic knowledge of safety practices in construction and maintenance • Knowledge of basic construction tools and equipment is desirable • Safe motor vehicle operations and maintenance • Fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic at the high school level • General understanding of grounds maintenance work and equipment and materials • Acceptable work habits and practices Grounds Maintenance Worker II and III: In addition to list above for the Grounds Maintenance Worker I, all higher levels must also have knowledge of: • Landscaping, maintenance, operations, tools, equipment, and construction methods, practices, and techniques used to maintain parks and grounds infrastructure • Local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to public safety, health, accessibility, and sustainability applicable to parks and grounds • Safety regulations, protocols, principles, practices, and procedures relating to parks and grounds maintenance • Trees, flowers, shrubs, grass planting, cultivation, pruning and other aspects of plant propagation and care, including the use of common insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers • All applicable CBS and Public Works directives, including general code, policies, plans, strategies, and procedures All levels of Grounds Maintenance Workers require the following Skills and Abilities based on the employee’s years of experience and training unless specified otherwise below. Skills in: • Operating a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks, such as email communications, work order creation, internet navigation, calendar or schedule management, and the computerized grounds maintenance software • Operating tools and equipment necessary to landscape, maintain, and construct different types of parks and grounds depending on expectations of the specific position Ability to: • Recognize and maintain confidential information • Comprehend and follow safety requirements • Read and interpret operational procedures, schematics, blueprints, and plans • Learn and master operational skills for a wide variety of light and heavy equipment • Maintain working knowledge of parks and grounds landscaping, maintenance and construction practices, equipment capabilities, and regulatory compliance • Prepare and present accurate and reliable written and oral reports of work progress and problems • Communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language • Understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructions • Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions • Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines • Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions: • Works in the field outside, often in inclement weather with related hazards, about 95% of the time • Works in office setting performing time entry and work order entry about 5% of the time • Works on and around active roadways and ancillary facilities with related hazards • May work near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places Specific Physical Requirements: • Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and crouching • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds with or without assistance from appropriate equipment • Frequent physical movement (walking, standing, sitting, stooping, climbing) throughout the workday depending on operational needs and where working (office or field) • Frequently sits or rides in equipment for long periods of time • Frequently reaches, handles, and feels in order to operate vehicles and equipment • Hearing acuity to recognize alarms and other equipment noises or sounds • Visual acuity required to: o See both near and far acuity to operate vehicles and equipment, monitor traffic and observe people and objects o Have the required depth perception to operate vehicles safely and effectivelyGeneral Physical Requirements: • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate effectively • Sufficient vision and powers of observation which permits the employee to operate heavy maintenance equipment and tools used in operation and maintenance of parks and grounds infrastructure safely and effectively • Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate computers, heavy equipment controls, and grasp tools used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of parks and grounds infrastructure. • Sufficient physical mobility and reflexes which permits the employee to climb, enter and exit confined spaces, inside and outdoors to manipulate equipment and adhere to safety protocols in the inspection, operation, and repair of parks and grounds infrastructure.
Primary Purpose of JobThe primary purpose of this position is to provide landscaping, maintenance, repair, and construction for all of the CBS-owned parks and grounds safely and efficiently to ensure the functionality and comfort for the benefit of employees, tenants, and the public. Grounds Maintenance Worker I – Under close supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, an employee in this position performs entry-level duties and responsibilities. Grounds Maintenance Worker I will learn the essentials of parks and grounds landscaping, maintenance, and construction, including safety practices the use of basic tools and equipment in such operations. Grounds Maintenance Worker II – Under general supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, an employee independently performs mid-level duties and responsibilities. This role involves a mix of fieldwork and operational responsibilities. Grounds Maintenance Worker III – Under general supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, an employee in this position performs senior-level responsibilities focused on the operation of specialized tools, some heavy equipment, and the execution of complex maintenance tasks. This employee may also perform other maintenance duties for the Grounds Maintenance Unit based on expertise and as assigned. Responsibilities in this position include performance of Grounds Maintenance Worker I and II duties, as needed. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAll Grounds Maintenance Workers perform the following duties and responsibilities: • Communicates regularly during work hours with their supervisor and others as appropriate to keep them fully informed concerning work progress• Documents all daily work activities in a computerized maintenance management system• Performs routine landscaping, maintenance, and general upkeep of grounds such as cleaning, planting, mulching, and weeding flower beds, pruning shrubbery and trees, picking up litter and other debris, and watering grass and other landscaping as necessary • Conducts routine inspections of parks and grounds identifying asset conditions, needs, and safety hazards • Operates parks and grounds landscape and maintenance power equipment such as chain saws, edgers, weed eaters, push and riding mowers, field painters, snow removal and other equipment as necessary• Identifies problems related to assigned tasks and recommends solutions to their supervisor or others as the problem arises or is anticipated• Collaborates with Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to develop and implement a preventative grounds maintenance program and plans to address identified maintenance needs • Supports construction activities for Public Works and other departments as needed• Responsible to maintain all safety and quality standards required by federal, state, or local law and as established in department requirements • Responds promptly to emergency maintenance requests relating to parks and grounds, including emergency response outside of work hours or when on “on-call” status• Informs Grounds Maintenance Supervisor about inventory of landscaping and maintenance supplies, tools, materials, and system components to maintain appropriate quantities to perform the work• Assists Grounds Maintenance Supervisor with soliciting quotes and estimates for products and services when assigned• Performs snow and ice management activities for all CBS infrastructure, as assigned• Performs other duties as assigned In addition to the list above, the Grounds Maintenance Worker III is also responsible for the following: • Operates all levels of power tools and equipment as needed to perform the work assigned• Acts as subject matter expert in the absence of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor by providing information, directions, and oversight to employees in lower classifications of Grounds Maintenance Worker while in the field• Provides information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees responsible for grounds maintenance
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Knowledge of: Grounds Maintenance Worker I: • Basic knowledge of safety practices in construction and maintenance • Knowledge of basic construction tools and equipment is desirable • Safe motor vehicle operations and maintenance • Fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic at the high school level • General understanding of grounds maintenance work and equipment and materials • Acceptable work habits and practices Grounds Maintenance Worker II and III: In addition to list above for the Grounds Maintenance Worker I, all higher levels must also have knowledge of: • Landscaping, maintenance, operations, tools, equipment, and construction methods, practices, and techniques used to maintain parks and grounds infrastructure • Local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to public safety, health, accessibility, and sustainability applicable to parks and grounds • Safety regulations, protocols, principles, practices, and procedures relating to parks and grounds maintenance • Trees, flowers, shrubs, grass planting, cultivation, pruning and other aspects of plant propagation and care, including the use of common insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers • All applicable CBS and Public Works directives, including general code, policies, plans, strategies, and procedures All levels of Grounds Maintenance Workers require the following Skills and Abilities based on the employee’s years of experience and training unless specified otherwise below. Skills in: • Operating a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks, such as email communications, work order creation, internet navigation, calendar or schedule management, and the computerized grounds maintenance software • Operating tools and equipment necessary to landscape, maintain, and construct different types of parks and grounds depending on expectations of the specific position Ability to: • Recognize and maintain confidential information • Comprehend and follow safety requirements • Read and interpret operational procedures, schematics, blueprints, and plans • Learn and master operational skills for a wide variety of light and heavy equipment • Maintain working knowledge of parks and grounds landscaping, maintenance and construction practices, equipment capabilities, and regulatory compliance • Prepare and present accurate and reliable written and oral reports of work progress and problems • Communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language • Understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructions • Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions • Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines • Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions: • Works in the field outside, often in inclement weather with related hazards, about 95% of the time • Works in office setting performing time entry and work order entry about 5% of the time • Works on and around active roadways and ancillary facilities with related hazards • May work near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places Specific Physical Requirements: • Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and crouching • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds with or without assistance from appropriate equipment • Frequent physical movement (walking, standing, sitting, stooping, climbing) throughout the workday depending on operational needs and where working (office or field) • Frequently sits or rides in equipment for long periods of time • Frequently reaches, handles, and feels in order to operate vehicles and equipment • Hearing acuity to recognize alarms and other equipment noises or sounds • Visual acuity required to: o See both near and far acuity to operate vehicles and equipment, monitor traffic and observe people and objects o Have the required depth perception to operate vehicles safely and effectivelyGeneral Physical Requirements: • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate effectively • Sufficient vision and powers of observation which permits the employee to operate heavy maintenance equipment and tools used in operation and maintenance of parks and grounds infrastructure safely and effectively • Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate computers, heavy equipment controls, and grasp tools used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of parks and grounds infrastructure. • Sufficient physical mobility and reflexes which permits the employee to climb, enter and exit confined spaces, inside and outdoors to manipulate equipment and adhere to safety protocols in the inspection, operation, and repair of parks and grounds infrastructure.
