Groundskeeper I - Samuel Pasco Recreation Complex

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A GROUNDSKEEPER I - PARKS

The Groundskeeper I position performs semi-skilled manual labor in connection with general maintenance and upkeep of park grounds, facilities, and buildings. Performs routine duties under limited supervision often times interacting with the public. Essential Job Functions ---------------------------

Operates and assists with maintaining light-duty construction/maintenance equipment required in the performance of duties.

Cleans, mows, edges, trims, and generally maintains grounds, recreation areas, and athletic fields. Plants, prunes, and trims bushes, shrubs, and trees. Places and removes sod and other landscape materials. Assists with watering, spraying, and fertilizing. Lays out, drags and conditions, stripes, and prepares athletic fields for use.

Cleans and performs various custodial duties within buildings and facilities, including emptying trash, cleaning restrooms, stripping and waxing floors. Assists with basic building maintenance such as painting, repairing doors, changing A/C air filters and light bulbs. Assists with monitoring and maintaining operating supplies.

Emphasis for this specific position is on public relations, including enforcement of rules and regulations, ordinances, and providing information. Will oversee the development of a volunteer base to assist with these responsibilities. Assists with maintaining written records and reports pertaining to daily and weekly activities. Helps keep supervision and administration informed orally and in writing. Must work every weekend. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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• Knowledge of general groundskeeping and building maintenance practices.
• Ability to train and lead entry level staff.
• Knowledge of the methods and tools used in these fields.
• Ability to operate and assist with the maint...