Grounds Maintenance I or II

JOB Grounds Maintenance II requires a minimum of two years of experience and starts at $16.50/hour.

Under direct supervision of a Crew Chief, the Grounds Maintenance position is responsible for performing unskilled and semi-skilled manual work of ordinary difficulty in the care, keeping, and beautification of all parks, landscape, grounds, and recreation facilities. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Essential Job Functions* Clean, repair, and maintain grounds, play areas, park properties and facilities, irrigation systems, landscaping; ensure all facilities and public areas are fully functional. * Service the landscaped areas of the parks and recreation department; mow, trim, weed, and assist with irrigation maintenance. * Apply allowable pesticides and fertilizers following all safety and compliance guidelines. * Perform manual and minor maintenance in relation to grounds, facility, and park amenities. * Serve as gardener, caretaker, park maintenance worker, and janitor for any and all service needs of the department; may engage with residents and visitors regarding recreation area conditions. * Perform tasks involving the use of mowers, edgers, hand tools, power tools and equipment, and the operate various City vehicles. * Performs other duties as assigned.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete state of all duties, and employee may be required to perform other job related duties as required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION * Operate and use hand and power tools, small trucks, mowing equipment, and other equipment * Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions * Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time, possibly in inclement weather. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. Ability to communicate both verbally and written, and possess good people skills.

Essential Physical Skills* Acceptable eyesight (with or witho...