Grounds Maintenance Worker I

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, such as trimming trees, removing stumps, planting trees and flowers, mowing, raking, mulching, removing trash and debris, shoveling snow, salting and sanding streets, filling holes, and performing related tasks.
• Prepares and monitors the operation of irrigation and sprinkler systems.
• Performs a variety of facilities maintenance tasks which may include cleaning park facilities and equipment, repairing and painting park shelters, tables, and benches, removing/installing playground equipment and fences, hanging flags, and performing related work.
• Operates a variety of equipment in the performance of duties, which may include a dump truck, tamper, post hole digger, cutting torch, drill, chainsaw, tractor, leaf blower, leaf vacuum, shovel, pick ax, mechanic’s tools, and carpenter’s tools.
• Moves or transports office supplies and furniture as directed.
• Answers telephone and provides information, takes/relays messages, or refers to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Maintain regular and predictable in-person attendance during regular business hours of the City of Henderson is required.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED;
• Supplemented by 5 to 11 months previous experience and/or training involving groundskeeping, operating machinery and equipment, or related work preferred;
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

ADA Compliance

• Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, or toxic agents.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Includes, but is not limited to: Vacation, Sick time, Personal time (full time employees only)
• Holidays (for eligible employees)