Laborer-Grounds

Des Moines Water Works • Water Works Park, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Property Management, performs heavy manual labor duties to assist in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of equipment, grounds and facilities. Responsible for maintenance in a specific area, such as grounds or various facilities. This position is on-call on a rotational basis for snow removal and emergency flood events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least three years’ experience in grounds maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience enough to successfully perform essential duties of the job.
• Must possess a valid State of Iowa Driver's License with a good driving record and obtain a Class A CDL with air brakes within 90 calendar days of appointment.
• Driver remain insurable under the Company’s coverage.
• Iowa Pesticide License for Category 6 - Right of Way
• Must be at least 21 years old for this position.

Nice To Haves

• State of Iowa Pesticide License for turf and ornamental (3OT)
• Irrigation experience
• Chainsaw experience

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing routine horticulture activities under the direction of the gardener and lead gardener. This includes, but not limited to, watering, weeding, planting, seeding, sodding, mowing, and trimming.
• Operates a wide variety of equipment used in maintenance including but not limited to snow removal equipment, large turf mowers, weed eaters, push mowers, seeders, tillers, dump trucks, industrial tractors with agricultural attachments, and skid loaders within the boundaries of the park.
• Cleans and maintains equipment used in grounds and facility maintenance.
• Inspects equipment to identify equipment to be repaired or replaced and notifies the supervisor accordingly.
• Performs equipment preventative maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, maintenance on augers, skid loaders, turf, agricultural, and construction equipment.
• Performs heavy manual labor in various conditions such as on ladders and lifts. This includes repairing and replacing equipment parts; hand digging, building fence, tree work, and miscellaneous cleaning of equipment.
• Operates a variety of power tools.
• Performs tree removal and pruning.
• Sets up traffic control devices around the work site to ensure safety of workers and the public.
• Maintains and cleans the work area to ensure a positive public image
• May serve as lead person to part-time and seasonal employees.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature.

Benefits

• Wellbeing matters to us—from physical and psychological safety to wellness, fitness, and professional growth, we’re committed to supporting your health and development at work and beyond.

What This Job Offers

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