Groundskeeper I
City of Santa Clarita•Santa Clarita, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the direction of a Parks Supervisor, this position performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to the care and maintenance of park grounds, trails, and facilities. This position may be required to work a full weekend schedule (Saturday and Sunday).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- One year of experience in parks, grounds maintenance, landscape installation, and/or tree maintenance
- A valid Class C California driver license and a safe driving record
- Knowledge of best practices for park maintenance functions and the ability to perform functions, such as turf, shrub, and tree maintenance; playground area and irrigation repairs; and ball diamond and sports field preparation
- Knowledge of safe practices in weed abatement and pesticide application
- Basic computer skills and the ability to enter service requests using a mobile device
- Ability to perform physical labor, including bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating landscape equipment is highly desirable
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily workload, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, be flexible to changing priorities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines
- Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with City employees and the public
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to effectively manage and resolve customer concerns
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions
Responsibilities
- Performs turf maintenance, including weeding, mowing, and trimming of shrubs and ground covering; plants shrubs and flowers; installs and rehabilitates landscape areas with sod and ground covering; applies fertilizers and sprays pesticides
- Installs irrigation systems, including sprinklers, laterals, valves, pipes, and irrigation clocks; maintains and programs irrigation clocks; repairs main line and lateral breaks; troubleshoots and repairs minor irrigation electrical equipment
- Maintains open space and trails; repairs trail fence lines
- Maintains and prepares ball diamonds and sports fields, and repairs playground areas
- Operates and maintains landscape equipment, including tractors, mowers, blowers, edgers, chain saws, and hedge trimmers
- May oversee and direct the work of part-time seasonal staff and community service workers
- Cleans and restocks park restrooms
- Prepares park facilities for special events and conducts trash and safety inspections
- Establishes positive working relationships with City staff and the public
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Enrollment in California Public Employees’ Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security
- Competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
