Grounds Maintenance Technician - Parks and Public Spaces
About The Position
Grounds Maintenance Technician Starting Hourly Rate: $18.68 This is semi-skilled manual and skilled light equipment operation work in the maintenance and operation of the City’s property. Work involves performing semi-skilled work in the upkeep of parks grounds, buildings and recreation structures. Work requires knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of a variety of light hand equipment utilized in the maintenance and propagation of grass and plant life. Work is performed in accordance with established rules and regulations and written or verbal instructions from a superior and is reviewed for conformance and completeness. Operates hand and power tools, operates light equipment; drives and operates trucks, truck with trailer, front cut and zero turn mowers utilized in park maintenance; uses hand and power equipment to remove snow. Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and shelters. Mows grass, reseeds and fertilizes grassy areas; picks up debris, leaves and broken tree limbs. Assists in the maintenance of the playground area as well as the playground equipment; pours and finishes concrete. Repairs and maintains building structures; paints shelters and equipment; performs minor maintenance and service work on mechanical equipment. Performs related work as required.
Requirements
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- The incumbent must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as he/she may be required to drive a vehicle for local travel.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and medical card upon hire.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse climatic conditions.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience operating equipment, mowers, trucks, pulling trailers as required in grounds keeping, semi-skilled building maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the common practices, procedures, materials, and equipment used in maintaining and repairing park facilities and equipment.
- Knowledge of the hazards associated with the operation of light powered cutting equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operates hand and power tools
- Operates light equipment
- Drives and operates trucks, truck with trailer, front cut and zero turn mowers utilized in park maintenance
- Uses hand and power equipment to remove snow
- Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and shelters
- Mows grass, reseeds and fertilizes grassy areas
- Picks up debris, leaves and broken tree limbs
- Assists in the maintenance of the playground area as well as the playground equipment
- Pours and finishes concrete
- Repairs and maintains building structures
- Paints shelters and equipment
- Performs minor maintenance and service work on mechanical equipment
- Performs related work as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
