Grounds Maintenance Worker I

City of Henderson Kentucky•Henderson KY 42420, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform unskilled manual labor in support of assigned division. Duties include, but are not limited to, maintaining grounds, cleaning and repairing facilities/equipment, and opening and closing graves.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
5 to 11 months previous experience and/or training involving groundskeeping, operating machinery and equipment, or related work preferred
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must undergo and successfully complete drug test and alcohol screening prior to employment and undergo and successfully complete future drug test and/or alcohol screening pursuant to the City’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

Nice To Haves

previous experience and/or training involving groundskeeping, operating machinery and equipment, or related work preferred

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, such as trimming trees, removing stumps, planting trees and flowers, mowing, raking, mulching, removing trash and debris, shoveling snow, salting and sanding streets, filling holes, and performing related tasks.
Prepares and monitors the operation of irrigation and sprinkler systems.
Performs a variety of facilities maintenance tasks which may include cleaning park facilities and equipment, repairing and painting park shelters, tables, and benches, removing/installing playground equipment and fences, hanging flags, and performing related work.
Operates a variety of equipment in the performance of duties, which may include a dump truck, tamper, post hole digger, cutting torch, drill, chainsaw, tractor, leaf blower, leaf vacuum, shovel, pick ax, mechanic’s tools, and carpenter’s tools.
May open and close graves/mausoleums, pour concrete, dig and backfill new graves sites, set tents, haul sand and gravel, and perform related work.
Moves or transports office supplies and furniture as directed.
Answers telephone and provides information, takes/relays messages, or refers to appropriate personnel as needed.
Maintain regular and predictable in-person attendance during regular business hours of the City of Henderson is required.
Must undergo and successfully complete drug test and alcohol screening prior to employment and undergo and successfully complete future drug test and/or alcohol screening pursuant to the City’s Drug and Alcohol policy.
Performs other related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.