Parks Groundskeeper

About the role

The Parks Groundskeeper performs a variety of maintenance projects in the Parks and Recreation Division, including ground keeping, construction, and vehicle operations. Reporting to the Parks Foreman, this non‑exempt, regular full‑time position involves mowing, trimming, planting, irrigating, equipment operation, and general upkeep of park facilities while adhering to city safety, health, and public relations standards.

Responsibilities

• Plant flowers, shrubs, and trees as assigned.
• Spread fertilizer on designated area as directed or assigned.
• Pick up trash or debris from park grounds or buildings as scheduled or as designated.
• Operate a push mower, lawn tractor, line trimmer, and blower as directed or assigned.
• Push/pull with approximately 75 pounds of strength to use lawn mower, fertilizer spreader, wheel barrow, etc.
• Sweep walkways and sidewalks with broom or blower as assigned or scheduled.
• Irrigate parks lawn as scheduled.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum and/or dust floors in parks office as scheduled or directed.
• Trim shrubbery and grass around walkways, sidewalks, and buildings as assigned.
• Perform routine maintenance such as repairing and painting benches, tables, guard rail as scheduled or assigned.
• Repair and maintain tools and equipment as scheduled or assigned.
• Keep assigned park area clean, neat, and in an attractive condition as instructed.
• Perform all job functions with special attention to good public relations, safety, health, and proper procedures.
• Follow a specific work schedule as directed.
• Maintain a sufficient inventory of materials, tools, and equipment on site to perform job requirements without interruption.
• Maintain security on the city property in accordance with city policy and procedure.
• Understand City of Mission policy and procedures as related to the job as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months experience in lawn care is preferred or the ability to learn the job through on‑the‑job training.
• Knowledge of proper sequence of activities required to perform the job.
• Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre‑placement screening administered by the City of Mission doctor at the City’s expense.
• Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation.
• Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
• Applicant must have a current valid class “C” driver license from the department of Public Safety with no more than two (2) moving traffic violations within the past two (2) years.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co‑workers and supervisor.
• Ability to perform repetitive work on a continuous basis.
• Ability to move hands easily and skillfully to handle/operate tools and/or machines to perform required tasks.
• Ability to understand city policy and procedure in relation to the job position, safety, and health.
• Ability to perform a variety of different types of tasks without the variety itself causing a loss of efficiency.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions that require individual thought to complete the task or a series of tasks.
• Ability to perform activities of a routine, concrete, or organized nature.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and city policy procedures.

Pay

$12.00 per hour