TEMPORARY GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER - GOLF COURSE

JOB NATURE OF POSITION Perform a variety of grounds maintenance work to improve, expand, and maintain City parks, cemetery, and golf locations; plant, spray, fertilize, prune, irrigate and maintain lawns, plants, trees, shrubs, and landscaped areas; clean and perform minor maintenance of buildings and other park features; and assist with other grounds maintenance projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General direction and oversight is provided by the Park Maintenance Supervisor; daily oversight by Ground Maintenance Worker III – Lead. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City’s core values: Service - Integrity - Collaboration - Equity - Leadership - Community * Perform a variety of grounds keeping duties including raking, weeding, trimming trees, fertilizing, and cutting down or transplanting trees and shrubs; edge landscaped areas using weed eaters and tractors; aerate and sweep park, cemetery, and golf areas. * Perform landscaping and beautification activities around City buildings and grave sites; maintain flower beds and vegetation; pull weeds and ensure proper irrigation. * Perform a variety of grave site preparation activities for funeral services; open and close graves; set up tents, chairs, and other items for services; provide assistance to funeral directors as necessary. * Assist in the installation, repair, replacement, and service to irrigation systems; inspect functioning of sprinklers and report malfunctioning sprinkler systems to appropriate personnel; assist in winterizing irrigation systems as directed. * Clean and sanitize public restrooms; pick up litter and empty trash receptacles for City grounds, parks, cemetery, and golf areas; blow sidewalks clear of debris; move picnic tables as required; inspect and notify appropriate personnel of safety hazards and repair needs. * Assist applying pesticides and herbicides according to established procedures. * Perform and assist with minor and preventive maintenance and repair work on equipment and facilities, including painting. * Maintain routine records of work performed, including labor, equipment usage, preventive maintenance and needed repairs.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

* Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job performance. * Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure excellent customer service with internal and external customers. Act as an ambassador for park and public space users within the City of Walla Walla; answer questions and provide information of City services, events, and areas of interest. * Execute assignments, projects and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes; work independently and effectively with little direction. * Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals. * Provide assistance to staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned. * Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community. * Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Methods, tools, and materials used in cultivating and maintaining landscapes in parks, cemeteries, ballfields and golf courses, and related areas. * Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking, and weeding. * Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds keeping. * Cultivating, fertilizing, watering, and spraying of flowers, trees, and shrubs. * Basic maintenance and repair of irrigation systems. * Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies. * Health and safety regulations. * Learn basic local cemetery codes and regulations. * Utilize tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance work. * Operate a computer and understand the software programs required to enter payroll, use email, enter work orders, and use the Internet. * Operate light power and mechanical equipment used in the care and maintenance of grave sites, trees, shrubs, and landscaped areas. * Utilize herbicides, pesticides, and other sprays in a safe and effective manner. * Maintain records as required. * Perform first aid and CPR according to established guidelines. * Effectively work in a team environment, contribute openly, respectfully disagree, understand the ideas of others, listen well and work for consensus.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Operate and maintain a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and tools as assigned, including backhoe, tractor, five-yard dump truck, rototiller, aerator, sod cutter, pruner, clipper, snow blower, casket hoist, and small hand and power tools. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting and standing for extended periods of time; seeing , hearing and speaking to exchange information; intermittently stand, walk, kneel down, stoop, bend at the waist and lift heavy objects; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized grounds equipment and power and hand tools; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; standing for extended periods of time; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; digging; carrying, pushing, and pulling grounds maintenance equipment; perform heavy physical labor. WORK ENVIRONMENT Outdoor environment; subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work; subject to seasonal weather and adverse weather conditions; dust, dirt, chemical fumes, and pollen; working around and with machinery having moving parts. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be 18 years of age by date of hire; and possess valid driver’s license and good driving record. Some experience in maintaining grounds and facilities, farm and/or harvest labor acceptable.Previous irrigation experience helpful. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bilingual in Spanish. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION This organization participates in E-Verify, click the link below to view more information:Click here to see more information regarding E-Verify