Grounds Maintenance Worker I
City of Alliance Nebraska•Alliance, NE
•$19 - $21•Onsite
About The Position
Perform maintenance work in community parks and open spaces, operate a variety of equipment to repair and maintain fences, sprinklers, buildings, parks, cemetery, roadways and other public facilities. The individual hired for this position will assist in noxious weed and insect control throughout the community.
Requirements
- Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent with some ground maintenance experience.
- Basic knowledge of equipment and methods used in building and ground maintenance.
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Nice To Haves
- Valid Nebraska state driver’s license within two (2) months of hire; may be required to obtain CDL.
- Ability to receive noxious weed control certifications and apply such chemicals.
- Knowledge of equipment used to do minor repairs and understanding of irrigation systems.
Responsibilities
- Mow and maintain parks, baseball fields, recreational facilities, and cemetery.
- Plant and trim grass, trees, shrubs, flowers; seed and fertilize parks and perform weed control.
- Clean, setup equipment, and maintain ball fields, playground equipment, fountains and restrooms.
- Maintain and assist with sprinkler system repairs, installation, drainage systems and related infrastructure.
- May assist in construction of new facilities, including grading, ground clearing, digging and foundation work.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Leave accrual
- 9 paid holidays
- Matching retirement plan
- 3 floating holidays per year
- City HSA contributions
- In-lieu-of benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
