Description
We are seeking a Groundskeeper Seasonal to join our Public Lands Department. As a Groundskeeper Seasonal, you will be responsible for the overall general ground's maintenance of city-owned grounds, parks, and recreation facilities. This includes performing landscaping, mowing, fertilizing, and ground's maintenance.
Typical Duties:
- Perform a variety of duties required to maintain city-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf; cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris.
- Assist with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems.
- Operate various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
- Operate various types of vehicles, equipment, and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks.
- Assist in the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides, and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.
- Assist in the preparation of ball fields, parks, and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public.
- Inspect and clean areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to get to various parks and public lands facilities.
- May require personal and city vehicle with a valid driver's license or driving privilege card.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
Desired Qualification:
- Experience in maintenance and landscaping.
- Experience working for a city municipal park.
- Experience operating light or heavy-duty equipment.
Working Conditions:
- Moderately heavy physical activity required to push, pull, or lift medium weights up to 50lbs and on occasion up to 80lbs.
- Required to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods.
- Exposure to weather extremes, noise, dust, fumes, etc. are routine.
- Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.