GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER II - DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER II - 6000

GRADE - 105

PAY RANGE - $22.09 - $31.49/hr - plus a comprehensive benefits package

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Maintains parks and related areas within the Parks and Recreation Department; performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The principal function of an employee in this class is to maintain parks and related common areas in a pleasant and safe environment. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, Parks patrons, and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor work environment with potential hazards.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK

• Plants, waters, fertilizes, cultivates, mows, and rakes grass;
• Trims fence lines and the banks of drainage ditches;
• Collects litter and debris; uses a blower to clear debris from walkways and parking lots;
• Empties, park, garbage cans and hauls the collected waste;
• Assists in removal and cleanup of illegal encampments;
• Applies pesticides under close supervision;
• Uses hand tools such as picks, shovels and rakes;
• Operates power equipment, including chain saws, edgers, weed eaters, push and riding mowers, backhoes, and field painters;
• Operates dump truck for construction and maintenance, including plowing and snow removal operations;
• Inventories Parks and Recreation areas and informs supervisor of any needed repairs and/or maintenance;
• Cleans, weeds, and mulches flower beds and waters as appropriate;
• Prunes shrubbery as necessary;
• Cleans and paints concession stands, field houses, and related Parks and Recreation facilities;
• Repairs windows, doors, plumbing, and other fixtures;
• Perfo...