Grounds Maintenance Worker - Athletic Fields

City of Casper • Casper, WY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents are responsible for performing tasks involved in the general maintenance of a seasonal operation primarily outside of a recreation facility with routine manual labor work. This role involves a variety of tasks related to the upkeep of athletic fields and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of basic principles of health and sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of proper use of basic manual tools.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to be flexible with changing assignments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
• Ability to walk, dig trenches, climb ladders and clean-up work sites in a neat and orderly fashion (if applicable to assignment).
• Ability to safely operate and handle equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work around pesticides and in landscapes.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn general layout of facility to provide assistance to patrons.
• Ability to perform basic math when assigned.
• Ability to maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Ability to follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Skill in basic math.
• Skill in operating in a courteous, knowledgeable and tactful manner with staff and general public.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• If less than 18 years of age, cannot operate motorized equipment on public roadways in accordance with minor labor restrictions.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, lifting, gripping/grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Frequent walking, climb relatively steep inclines and/or ladders, and physically demanding manual labor such as raking and digging.
• Frequent environmental exposures to dusts, odors, chemicals, sun, heat, cold, moisture, and other extreme climate/weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Possession of a valid Wyoming Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor tasks such as hand shoveling dirt and/or snow, snow blowing, snow making, watering, sweeping, weeding, mowing, ladder climbing, cleaning, litter pick-up, trash collection, and object lifting and loading/unloading.
• Operate various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment such as trim mowers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Perform daily inspections and safety checks at the assigned facility.
• Perform basic cleaning of spectator areas and other hardscapes, emptying trash receptacles and debris management, stocking restrooms, and similar building maintenance tasks.
• Perform basic record keeping relating to grounds maintenance.
• Assist with work on special outdoor projects as needed.
• Represent the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed