Groundskeeper Seasonal

About the role

Responsible for the overall general ground's maintenance of city owned grounds, parks and recreation facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties required to maintain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf.
• Cleaning restrooms.
• Picking up trash.
• Raking leaves.
• Clearing sidewalks.
• Removing debris.
• Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems.
• Operates various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• May operate heavy landscaping equipment (not requiring a Commercial Drivers License).
• Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use.
• Assist in the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.
• Assist in the preparation of ball fields, parks and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public.
• Inspects and cleans areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use.
• May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by persons experiencing homelessness.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to get to various Parks and Public Lands facility; may require personal and city vehicle with a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Moderately heavy physical activity required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50 lbs and on occasion up to 80 lbs.
• Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods.
• Exposure to weather extremes, noise, dust, fumes, etc. are routine.
• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and landscaping.
• Experience working for a city municipal park.
• Experience operating light or heavy‑duty equipment.

Pay

$18/hr

Schedule

Part‑time, 20 hours per week