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Groundskeeper

Northampton County · Easton, PA · 4 wk ago
ManagementTemporary
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes GENERAL PURPOSE, SUPERVISION RECEIVED, SUPERVISION EXERCISED, ESSENTIAL DUTIES, REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (with subparts), KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, SELECTION GUIDELINES, FLSA STATUS, DESIGNATION, PAY GRADE, UNION STATUS, Updated date. We must not repeat job title as heading. Use

for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). However we can use other headings? The instruction: "use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It suggests we should use those typical headings, but we can also use other headings if they match content? Probably we should map content to those headings where appropriate. But we must include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. So we need to decide which sections to include. We have: General purpose (could be About the role). Supervision received/exercised maybe part of About the role or Responsibilities? Essential duties -> Responsibilities. Required minimum qualifications -> Requirements/Qualifications. Knowledge, skills, abilities -> Skills. Tools and equipment maybe part of Requirements? Could be under Qualifications? Physical demands maybe not a standard heading; we could omit if not matching typical headings. Work environment maybe not typical; could omit. Selection guidelines maybe part of Requirements? FLSA status, designation, pay grade, union status maybe Pay? But we have no actual pay amount, just grade. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state PAY GRADE: RU-15, but not actual pay amount. Is that considered "states them"? It states pay grade, which is a pay-related info. Might be okay to include Pay section with that info. However they said "never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., 'commensurate with experience', 'not specified', 'N/A', 'varies', 'TBD')". Pay grade is not filler; it's specific. So we can include Pay section with that. Schedule: not mentioned. Benefits: not mentioned. So we omit Benefits and Schedule. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can group them under appropriate headings. We must not include boilerplate like cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. There's none. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Thus produce something like:

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          at end or drop. Probably include as a short paragraph. Thus final HTML:

          About the role

          The Groundskeeper position performs semiskilled grounds maintenance work via the operation and routine maintenance of light and heavy power equipment, and maintenance repairs for recreational and related facilities and equipment. This position reports directly to the Lead Groundskeeper, Parks Foreman, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, and/or the Director of Public Works. The position exercises no supervision, but may oversee the work of temporary and seasonal employees, and volunteer staff.

          Responsibilities

          • Operates hand power, riding and/or rotary mowers to cut lawns and open areas, and trim grass around trees, fences, and structures.
          • Uses hand and power equipment to trim and prune trees and shrubs.
          • Services power equipment by changing oil, lubricating, and adjusting as necessary, maintains and sharpens blades, troubleshoots and repairs.
          • Cleans grounds, ponds, paths, equipment, and walks.
          • Rakes leaves, picks up litter, and keeps areas tidy and in good appearance.
          • Clears ditches and removes brush from trails and pathways.
          • Excavates and readies spaces for further development by clearing, grading, and otherwise preparing large tracts of land for use in park system.
          • Removes snow, ice and other hazards from all County facilities. Uses trucks with snowplow attachments, smaller snowplows for walkways, snow blowers, and shovels. Spreads a variety of melting agents and/or materials to improve traction.
          • Tills, aerates, and prepares garden plots, including measuring and marking plots, for use by County residents.
          • Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and other chemical solutions with spray rigs to grass, shrubs, trees, and other plantings to prevent and/or control weeds, disease, and pests or to stimulate growth.
          • Waters, fertilizes, cultivates, and trims lawns, shrubs, flowers, trees, and other plantings.
          • Plants trees, shrubs, and flowers. May perform hand mulching and hand weeding.
          • Traps and disposes of wildlife posing threats to garden plots and County property.
          • Performs repair work in recreation and similar structures, including, but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work such as: unstopping sinks and basins; mending broken fencing, doors, windows or partitions; painting signs; exterior and interior painting; and recreational facility markings.
          • Builds and repairs birdhouses, duck blinds, and similar items.
          • Removes trash, litter, and other debris from grounds.
          • Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains facilities, including restrooms, and equipment associated with assigned area, such as tennis and volleyball courts, playgrounds, etc.
          • Repairs storm damage.
          • Performs roofing repairs and installation.

          Requirements

          • Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma.
          • Possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license.
          • Pass a motor vehicle driving record check (post-offer prerequisite for appointment).

          Skills

          • Basic knowledge of methods, techniques, materials, and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
          • Basic knowledge of methods and techniques used in power lawn equipment operation and maintenance.
          • Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electric.
          • Knowledge of methods and techniques used in earth-moving equipment operation and maintenance.
          • Ability to learn to make minor maintenance repairs on tools, playground and related structures, and recreational equipment and facilities.
          • Ability to understand, follow, and give verbal and written instructions.
          • Ability to work outdoors in differing climatic conditions for several hours at a time.
          • Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
          • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

          Equipment

          • Pick up truck, dump truck, back hoe, loader, forklift, snow blower, lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, aerator, chain saw, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems.
          • Miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, roofing, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work.
          • Boiler, telephone or cell phone, mobile or portable radio.

          Working Conditions

          • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and finger controls, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
          • Must frequently lift and/or move up to eighty (80) pounds, and occasionally lift weight up to one hundred (100) pounds.
          • Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
          • Frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in adverse weather conditions, including flood conditions; may encounter wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals; may deal with high volume of vehicular traffic.
          • The County will provide proper safety equipment and safety training.
          • The noise level in the work

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