Part Time Landfill Groundskeeper

City of Enid•Enid, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Landfill Groundskeeper maintains and improves the landfill area to enhance the quality of life of Enid residents and guests. The position provides manual care for offices, storm water ditches, detention ponds, and other designated areas, and supports other departments as needed. The role reports to the Solid Waste Services Supervisor and Foreman and supervises no positions. The work is part-time, with a varied shift scheduled Monday through Sunday for no more than 28 hours per week. Some weekends and holidays are required. Work takes place outdoors in changing weather and in an adequately ventilated indoor shop environment. Conditions may include loud noise, air contamination while mowing, vibration, and awkward, confined, or improperly illuminated workspaces. Employment is subject to pre-employment drug screening, a physical examination and medical-history check, a criminal-background check, and compliance with the City of Enid’s substance-abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing. A valid Oklahoma driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

Requirements

No prior experience or training is required.
Possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Have knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Be accurate and attentive to detail, and able to assist and support others.
Be able to operate a riding mower, chainsaws, and weed eaters.
Be able to operate a telephone, copier, and other basic business machines.
Have manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers and normal vision, with or without corrective lenses.
Be able to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally and ascend or descend a 12-inch platform.
Be able to communicate orally and distinguish minimal written language, such as addresses and street signs.
Be able to use common-sense understanding to follow simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with few or no variables.
Be able to perform basic arithmetic, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with tens and hundreds, using units of money, weight, or distance.
Undergo a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen, physical examination and medical-history check, and criminal-background check.
Comply with the City of Enid substance-abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.
Work a varied schedule Monday through Sunday, not exceeding 28 hours per week, including some weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

For intermediate advancement: 3–5 years of related experience; ability to fill in for a Landfill Attendant short term; good application of job safety; local tree-trimming license; herbicide/pesticide applicator license; and high school diploma or GED.
For advanced advancement: 6 or more years of related experience; ability to fill in for a Landfill Attendant for an extended period; advanced safety knowledge; advanced tree-care knowledge; valid CPR certification; and ability to fill in for a Heavy Equipment Operator short term.

Responsibilities

Mow, aerate, weed, grub, and remove thatch from offices, storm water ditches, detention ponds, and other designated areas.
Drive city vehicles to transport tools to various locations.
Operate tools and equipment such as shovels, chainsaws, rakes, weed eaters, a mule, and riding mowers.
Haul and spread topsoil and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Stake, prune, or remove trees using accepted methods.
Walk over uneven ground to gather and remove litter with tools or by hand, and place it in trash bags for disposal.
Keep the Solid Waste Services Supervisor and Foreman informed daily of activities.
Provide assistance and support to other departments as needed.
Perform other duties as required.
Keep equipment clean and well maintained, and understand, follow, and model City personnel and safety policies and procedures.
Coordinate variable lunch periods and breaks with other office personnel.