Grounds Maintenance Assistant

General Purpose

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This position is responsible for assisting Park Maintenance Workers in the day-to-day care of our parks. This is including but not limited to the care and maintenance of turf, beaches, paths, playgrounds, buildings, and athletic fields.

Union Affiliation

Non-Union

Pay Grade

$19.15 Hourly

Remote Tier 1

Zero (0) days remote/week

Essential Job Functions

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• Assist in the maintenance of turf care to include: mowing, trimming, seeding, aerating.
• Clean restrooms regularly. This includes sweeping/mopping, restocking supplies, wiping down all surfaces including all sinks, urinals, and toilets.
• Assist in the lay out, painting, and maintenance of all athletic fields.
• Assist in removing graffiti and addressing vandalism in the parks.
• Assist in transport of landscape materials throughout the city.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of work completed.
• Assist in the collection of refuse in the park system.
• Assist in the maintenance of playgrounds.
• Assist with removal of encampments in accordance with Outreach and Removal Policies set forth by the City of Burlington.
• Be a park advocate, which includes providing excellent customer feedback, notifying the park supervisors if undesirable activity, damage, excessive littering, etc. exists within a park.
• High level of customer service In a public atmosphere.
• Able to work efficiently on an independent basis.
• Assist in special events.
• Support volunteer services in the parks.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Position may require the operation of City vehicles and/or personal vehicles in order to conduct City business.
• Assist in other job tasks as necessary.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

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* Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across...