GROUNDS OPERATOR I

CITY OF TAYLOR • Taylor, TX

3d • $19 - $23

About The Position

Maintains City’s Parks, Grounds and Right of Ways in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Duties include: operating light equipment, and operating mowing equipment. Must be available to work overtime and be “On Call” as assigned by supervisor. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Crew Leader. This is a non-supervisory position. Has contact with other employees in other departments and has daily contact with the public. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; there is potential for accommodation. Operates light equipment such as riding mower/shredder, skid steer loader, chain saw, weed trimmer, or truck as required or instructed; Cleans restrooms, park grounds, and other city owned properties picking up trash, empty cans, inspect areas for damage/vandalism. Repairs playground structures and trails; Services and performs other routine inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working condition; Assist in trouble shooting and performing skilled repairs; Assist in the set-up of traffic control devices, as necessary; Provides quality customer service to city staff, the public, and all other work contacts; and Performs other related duties as assigned and works with Street/Grounds Maintenance and Water Department as directed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Grounds maintenance procedures preferred and First aid and CPR procedures
• Ability to: Operate mowers, tractors, shredders, trimmers, chain saws
• Move 50 pounds, occasionally move 100 pounds
• Understand written and verbal instruction
• Work safely, effectively, and productively with others
• Read and comprehend operation and safety manuals, signs, maps, office memos, labels, blueprints, etc.
• Take notes, messages and fill out work orders
• Perform calculations for volume, capacity, and area
• Assess problems and make prompt, reliable repairs and determine safe solutions
• High school graduate, or its equivalent
• Class C driver license issued by the State of Texas required and have a driving record that meets current city insurance liability requirements
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in grounds maintenance and operating grounds machinery preferred
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Responsibilities

• Operates light equipment such as riding mower/shredder, skid steer loader, chain saw, weed trimmer, or truck as required or instructed
• Cleans restrooms, park grounds, and other city owned properties picking up trash, empty cans, inspect areas for damage/vandalism
• Repairs playground structures and trails
• Services and performs other routine inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working condition
• Assist in trouble shooting and performing skilled repairs
• Assist in the set-up of traffic control devices, as necessary
• Provides quality customer service to city staff, the public, and all other work contacts
• Performs other related duties as assigned and works with Street/Grounds Maintenance and Water Department as directed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees