Groundskeeper I - Brentwood

City of High Point • Brentwood, CA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper performs grounds maintenance and related work at the Brentwood work location, 1301 Brentwood St, High Point, North Carolina. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. The schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour.

The position maintains parks and golf course grounds, plants, landscaping, and irrigation systems; operates and maintains groundskeeping equipment; and performs general maintenance. Work must comply with OSHA and City safety standards and policies. The position involves working outdoors in varying weather and temperatures and exposure to trash, plants, chemicals, fuel, oil, and debris. Candidates selected for employment must complete applicable drug and background screenings, and some positions may require additional checks or a pre-placement physical exam.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience using trade tools and equipment.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal safety regulations and OSHA.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy work, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and temperatures, including hot or cold conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, reach, climb, squat, bend, and stoop; occasional sitting is also required.
• Visual abilities specified in the posting, including distance and near acuity, depth perception, field of vision, and accommodation.
• Ability to use fundamental arithmetic for chemical and paint mixtures.
• Good judgment and the ability to reason through practical situations and respond to requests from a supervisor or the public.
• Selected candidates must undergo required drug and background screenings; other checks or a pre-placement physical exam may apply depending on the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with general park maintenance, including mowing, edging, pruning, trimming, spraying, watering, chemical treatment, planting, and caring for grass, plants, and trees.
• Operate tractors and various power equipment to mow and maintain the golf course.
• Rake and edge sand traps.
• Prepare seed beds; lay sod; and spread seed, lime, fertilizer, and straw.
• Weed, mulch, prepare plant beds, and plant flowers.
• Assist with irrigation repairs, erosion-control wall construction, and drain-line installation.
• Hand-water greens, set up hoses and sprinklers, and, under supervision, activate the automatic irrigation system.
• Clean and perform simple maintenance on equipment.
• Change cup settings, move tee markers, and pick up trash.
• Perform general maintenance as required.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City safety standards and policies.

Benefits

• Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
• 401K and 457B retirement plans.
• PTO earned within the first year.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement plan.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective on day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED