Groundskeepers (Seasonal)

Description of Duties

• Basic knowledge of the maintenance, operation and repair of grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, weed eaters and blowers.
• Physical capability to move, place and carry heavy plywood, gravestones, jackhammers and steel burial vaults.
• Able to detect major maintenance problems in equipment to prevent unnecessary damage and downtime.
• Extensive use of hand tools such as shovels, pruning shears, post hole diggers, rakes and shop tools.
• Refuse and litter control of city grounds and during public events.
• Foliage and debris removal during various times of the year.
• Tree and shrub removal, planting, pruning and mulching is necessary to maintain appearance standards of the community.
• Painting, light construction and landscaping of city-owned property are required to enhance the beautification of city grounds.
• Occasionally may need to refer citizens’ questions/complaints to supervisors.
• Attendance at public events such as festivals and other significant events to maintain litter and refuse control.
• The possible removal or relocation of the deceased during excavation of a burial site.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Ability to accomplish some work assignments with limited supervision.
• General understanding of lawn care and operations of trucks, tractors, commercial mowers and similar equipment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and sufficient strength to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods even during adverse weather conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

• Ability to use mowers in close quarters without damage to equipment or gravestones.
• Experience in the operation of lawn equipment, trucks, tractors and/or similar equipment.
• Knowledge in softball and soccer athletic field maintenance.
• Ability to effectively speak with fellow employees, supervisors and others.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Ability to use standard communication equipment such as telephones and wireless radios in a courteous and professional manner.