Seasonal Parks Groundskeeper

JOB POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

EMPLOYEE CLASS

Seasonal

POSITION REPORTS TO

Parks & Recreation Supervisor, Foreman

BLS COMPARABLE

37-3011, Landscaping and Grounds Keeping Workers

LEADERSHIP: Provides co-worker leadership to others through motivation, team building, and providing feedback.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

* Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen. * Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check. * Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. * Must be at least 18 years of age. * As a position directly affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid’s substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing. * Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

POSITION PURPOSE: To enhance the quality of life of Enid residents and guests through the maintenance and improvement of recreational parks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

* Provide manual care for City parks, lawns, offices, and other designated areas by mowing, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls. * Operate various tools to include shovel, rake, weed eater, and riding mower. * Haul and spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place. * Dig, plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools. * Stake, prune, or remove trees using accepted methods. * Perform general repair of water leaks and electrical system malfunctions in parks and maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems. * Operate city vehicles to transport equipment or supplies and travel between job sies. * Deliver waste receptacles and picnic tables to parks for events. * Gather and remove litter. * Clean and ma...