Groundsworker

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department is seeking a team-oriented Groundsworker who is passionate about parks and serving the community. The position supports park patrons at Destination Parks, primarily serving and assisting the Parks Maintenance crew at Pullen Park and Raleigh Rose Garden. The role performs high-level grounds maintenance, with assignments varying by season. Pullen Park is a historic, 66-acre public park, and the Raleigh Rose Garden features more than 1,200 roses across 60 varieties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Less than one year of experience in groundskeeping, maintenance, or related work, or equivalent qualifying training and/or experience.
Valid North Carolina Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
Knowledge of parks maintenance practices, including planting, watering, pruning, mowing, trimming, mulching, litter removal, and leaf management.
Knowledge of preventative equipment maintenance, including replacing worn or damaged parts, sharpening blades, and greasing machinery.
Knowledge of repair work, preventative maintenance, and installation of tables, benches, fences, and signs.
Knowledge of safe general work practices, including appropriate personal protective equipment use and situational awareness.
Ability to safely operate and maintain grounds machinery and mechanical landscape tools, including push, stand-on, and zero-turn mowers; Ventrac and standard tractors and implements; string trimmers; edgers; and backpack blowers.
Ability to assist with safe pesticide application, bed preparation, landscape installations, and invasive-plant removal.
Ability to assist with plant installation and watering, tree and shrub pruning, sodding, seeding, topdressing, aerating, and other turf renovation practices.
Communication and interpersonal skills to interact appropriately and positively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

Responsibilities

Perform general grounds maintenance, including mowing, planting, weeding, raking, pruning, leaf management, and operating a leaf blower.
Pick up trash and litter and remove large debris, including decommissioned park furnishings, illegally dumped items, and storm debris.
Place and spread soil, mulch, and compost throughout city grounds.
Assist crews with planting, flower-bed weeding, tree pruning, seeding, watering, and preparation for weed-control product applications.
Keep trucks and equipment clean and orderly and maintain and organize tools and equipment.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment, and assist with equipment-related tasks.
Assist with pesticide applications by acting as a spotter for the applicator.
Assist the City with cleanup and repair during inclement weather situations.
Assist with volunteer events, including plantings, mulching, and invasive-plant removal.
During storm events, work extended hours and weekends as needed.