Groundskeeper (Public Works)

JOB

This position, under administrative direction, is responsible for overseeing landscape maintenance services for Walworth County buildings, grounds and parks. This position ensures that county grounds are kept in excellent condition for full and productive use. This is a working foreman type of position with the understanding that whoever assumes this position will be working alongside those that may be supervised in the field. SUPERVISION This position will assign, supervise and review the work of laborers, seasonal employees, Master Gardeners, and contracted service providers engaged in the care and maintenance of county grounds. SCHEDULE

Days: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., hours may shift in peek season to 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Hours Per Shift: 8

Shifts Per Pay Period: 10

Position FTE: 1.00 full-time, hourly non-exempt EXAMPLE OF DUTIES *This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.* Inspect county grounds to assure safe and sanitary conditions.

Coordinate crews in work involving landscaping and maintenance of county grounds.

Prioritize, plan and assign work and supervise crews in planting, fertilizing, and trimming lawns, trees, bushes, hedges, shrubs using hand tools or motorized vehicles.

Landscape (including assistance in design) new ground areas, repair damaged ground areas, replace bushes, hedges, shrubs, and trees. Plant and weed flower beds.

Apply herbicide and pesticide chemicals to grounds, trees, bushes, shrubs and lawns to control plant diseases and insects.

Supervise and assist with snow removal from sidewalks and parking lots and apply salt and anti-icing agents on sidewalks and parking lots during winter operations.

Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and County policies regarding the proper performance of the position (i.e. Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services).

Responsible for the care and cleaning of all equipment used in grounds maintenance such as mowers, tractor/trailers, skid steers, woodchippers, snowplows/trucks, salt spreaders, and a variety of hand/power tools.

Requisition materials and supplies for all aspects of grounds keeping.

Recommend to supervisor projects that may be necessary to improve conditions on and about the county grounds.

Assist in the development of and ensure compliance with grounds maintenance budget.

Prepare and maintain records and reports including spray logs for herbicide and pesticide applications.

Perform related work as assigned.

Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO INCLUDE:

Formal Walworth County Electronic Application

Education & Experience Review

Verification of Driver License

Oral Department Interview

Reference Check

Background Check

Post Offer Physical Exam

Drug Screen

Other job related tests may be required.