What are the responsibilities and job description for the GROUNDSKEEPER LEADER position at State of Nebraska?
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency :
Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33
Location : Ponca, NE
Hiring Rate : 16.157
Job Posting :
JR2025-00013359 GROUNDSKEEPER LEADER (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed) :
02-25-2025
Job Description :
DESCRIPTION : Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Enjoy working hard and learning new skills? Join the team at Ponca State Park to help create a welcoming landscape for visitors to enjoy. As a Grounds Leader you will play a vital role in assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of the park's grounds, equipment, trails, and management areas. Nebraska's amazing wildlife, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation is waiting for you!
JOB DUTIES :
- Perform essential grounds, equipment, and trail maintenance.
- Mowing, watering, fertilizing, pruning, tree planting and removal, snow removal, road grading, noxious weed and insect control, prescribed fire, and other natural resource management duties as required.
- Operate and maintain all machinery, equipment, vehicles, and tools used in the performance of duties.
- Lead and supervise staff to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Schedule, assign and coordinate work assignments of employees and partners.
- Maintain and repair park infrastructure including picnic areas, playgrounds, water features, trails, campgrounds, shelters, roadways, etc.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
- Coordinate with park superintendents for budgeting, purchasing supplies, and scheduling maintenance, etc.
- Assist with visitor services, park events, customer service concerns (i.e. permit sales, fee collection, other programming) and other duties as assigned.
What we can offer you :
Minimum Qualifications : No specific education, training, or experience is required for entry to this class.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS : Experience in lawn mowing, turf maintenance, hedge trimming, snow removal, gardening, farming, horticulture, landscaping, or grounds keeping. Must be at least 18 years of age and have driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit : https : / / statejobs.nebraska.gov / index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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