Groundskeeper Hourly

About the position

Do you want to help make your community beautiful? Do you like a job that changes every day and challenges you to learn new skills? Do you enjoy working outside? If the answer to all those questions is YES, then SLC Public Lands is the place for you!

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties required to maintain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf; cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris.
• Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems.
• Operates various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• May operate heavy landscaping equipment (not requiring a Commercial Drivers License).
• Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use.
• Assist in the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.
• Assist in the preparation of ball fields, parks and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public.
• Inspects and cleans areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use.
• May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by person's experiencing homelessness.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to get to various Parks and Public Lands facility.
• May require personal and city vehicle with a valid driver's license or driving privilege card.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in maintenance and landscaping.
• Experience working for a city municipal park.
• Experience operating light or heavy-duty equipment.