Grounds Maintenance Worker I / Parks and Recreation

City of Gainesville•Gainesville Civic Center, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of City of Gainesville’s parks and other public properties.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to form and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, customers and those contacted in the course of work
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Ability to work a flexible schedule and/or overtime to include working evenings, nights and/or weekends as required
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job
Ability to perform work in an undesirable or hazardous conditions including inclement weather, confined spaces, improper illumination and traffic
Possession of a valid driver's license is required

Nice To Haves

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance

Responsibilities

Operates light to medium equipment such as various types of mowers and light to medium trucks to perform various tasks
Performs various duties using chain saws, weed-eaters, ditchers, small equipment and hand tools
Inspects equipment, park structures and playgrounds for safety compliance
Performs minor construction and park facility repairs
Performs public service functions during storms and inclement weather such as ice and high water
Responds to after-hours callouts for high water, storm damage, and ice and snow removal/control when necessary
Inspects equipment before and after use; performs minor maintenance activities and reports exceptional problems to the Crew Leader
Plants, fertilizes, cultivates, and irrigates lawns, turf, trees, shrubs, and flowers; mows trims, edges, and fertilizes lawns; prunes and sprays trees and shrubs
Removes leaves and litter from parks
Performs custodial duties to park restrooms, pavilions, concessions, and other park areas and facilities
Assembles special equipment for use by the public, installs signs, barriers, and parking bumpers
Assembles and places seasonal decorations and special event advertisements in parks and other public areas throughout the City and also the breakdown and storage of same
Participates in maintaining proper storage of all Parks equipment, supplies and decorations
Performs operations support for special events
Works sporting events and other special events after hours and weekends as directed
Performs general maintenance and construction of parks including, but not limited to playground maintenance and tree work
Perform related duties as assigned