Grounds Maintenance Assistant

JOB

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

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES * 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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