Groundskeeper I

City of High Point, NC•High Point, NC

50d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! Our Public Services Department is currently recruiting Groundskeepers to perform routine skilled maintenance and related work on City-owned cemeteries using specialized equipment. This position reports to the Cemetery Parks Supervisor.

Requirements

Valid North Carolina Driver's License or valid license in another state.
Must be able to work on weekends when necessary.
Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including inclement weather.
Prior experience using basic groundskeeping equipment and hand tools. Examples include push mowers, riding mowers, weed-eaters, tractors, chainsaw, pruning saws and shears, rakes, sprinklers, irrigation equipment, water hoses, buckets, backpack blowers, hedge trimmer, basic hand tools
Ability to work with chemicals, gas, and oil.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Nice To Haves

Possession of Pesticide Applicator's License, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.
Possession of CDL "B" license, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Performs and assists in cemetery park maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, trimming, spraying, watering, planting and general care of grass, plants and trees.
Operates tractors and various power equipment to mow and maintain the park.
Rakes and edges where needed.
Sprays general landscape maintenance chemicals, under the supervisor's direction, using hand or backpack pump sprayers.
Prepares seed beds, lays sod, spreads seed, lime, fertilizer, and straw.
Weeds, mulches, prepares plant beds, and plants flowers.
Assists in irrigation repairs, building erosion control walls and installing drain lines.
Sets up hose and sprinklers, and under supervision, turns on automatic irrigation system.
Picks up trash, empties trash containers and replaces bags.
Cleans and performs simple maintenance on equipment.
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
Cleans restrooms, Paints facilities.
Assists in the burial / disinterment of urn or vault type burials and entombments.
Assist in the upkeep and basic maintenance of buildings.
Leveling gravestones.
Assist with Snow Removal.