Grounds Equipment Operator
City of Fort Wayne•Fort Wayne, IN
•$24 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
You'll help maintain and enhance Fort Wayne's parks-keeping spaces clean, safe, and ready for the community to enjoy. From operating equipment to hands-on grounds work, you'll play a key role in how our parks look and function every day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of experience operating grounds or similar equipment
- At least 1 year of experience in landscaping, turf management, or grounds maintenance
- Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and handle physically demanding work
- Working knowledge of turf maintenance and grounds care practices
- Ability to read and follow safety procedures, equipment manuals, and work instructions
- Basic math and problem-solving skills for daily operations
Nice To Haves
- Valid Indiana Driver's License with for-hire endorsement
Responsibilities
- Operate equipment such as mowers, tractors, graders, and sprayers on a variety of terrains
- Maintain park grounds including mowing, turf care, tree trimming, litter removal, and field maintenance
- Perform basic equipment maintenance and report repair needs
- Complete work orders, reports, and documentation accurately and on time
- Work collaboratively with team members while providing professional interaction with park visitors
- Assist with directing work crews as assigned
- Support training of new or existing team members
Benefits
- Pension
- Time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
