Groundskeeper I (Seasonal)

Spokane Public Facilities District•Spokane, WA

1d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position working 40 hours a week from June to October. The role involves performing varied tasks within the Grounds Department under general supervision. The Groundskeepers will report to the Grounds Supervisor, with questionable cases referred to Lead Groundskeepers depending on the work assigned.

Requirements

Exceptional customer service skills required.
Technical training or two (1) year hands-on experience in commercial grounds maintenance preferred.
Basic knowledge of grounds keeping at it pertains to commercial properties.
Knowledge of lawn care, soil composition, chemicals handling and application, equipment related to grounds and snow removal.
Must be able to work any shift assigned to included days, swing, grave, weekends, and/or holidays and occasional on call.
Constantly requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
Requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Requires repetitive movement of bending and crouching with the ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift.
Requires being outside in different weather conditions most of the shift.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or two (1) year hands-on experience in commercial grounds maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Weekly/monthly planting, mulching, weeding and bedding of all grounds and landscape.
Keeping outside grounds free of weeds which consists of maintaining flowerbeds; water, weed, rake around trees and shrubs.
Maintain grounds, dumpster areas and buildings on a daily basis, ensuring curb appeal is maintained to company standards.
Blow debris and power washing all common areas of facility, i.e., walkways, parking lots, etc.
Performing snow shoveling and ice removal from walkways, stairs, in addition to plowing and removal of snow.
Maintains and monitors irrigation delivery system in designated areas.
Help ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced on a regular basis to ensure that all equipment is safe to operate and that operators are properly trained.
Must maintain a clean and safe workplace during and after performing maintenance tasks.
Ensure control/protection of company assets.
Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.