PARKS GROUNDS CREW MEMBER

City of Pontiac•Pontiac, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Parks Manager, grounds crew members will perform routine work in the maintenance of the City's parks, trails, and recreation facilities. Maintenance duties include mowing, landscaping, irrigation, sports fields maintenance, and general maintenance. Grounds crew members will also set up, support, and tear down amenities associated with city special events and recreational programs when needed. Working occasional evenings, holidays, and weekends to support events and programs will occasionally be required.

Requirements

Basic park and athletic field maintenance principles
Maintenance of athletic fields, athletic courts, landscape, and turf maintenance
Safe working practices
Performing basic mathematical calculations
Operating light construction equipment
Applying safe driving practices
Landscape and sports turf maintenance
Using a computer and related software applications
Properly record and maintain daily work log
Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Perform routine maintenance and repair activities
Operate or use vehicles, equipment, and various power and hand-held tools
Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
High school diploma or GED; and any experience and training which provides the knowledge and ability to perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Michigan Driver License.

Responsibilities

Maintains parks, trails, and landscape maintenance by mowing, edging, and fertilizing, and pruning trees and shrubs
Repairs athletic fields and sports courts; reconditions, preps, and maintains sports fields specifications
Performs routine irrigation maintenance, inspection, and repair
Performs general cleanup of grounds and facilities, including restrooms, athletic facilities, and parking lots
Inspects, cleans, and repairs tools and equipment related to assignment, including playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, and other related recreation equipment
Provides support for all city special events, recreation leagues, tournaments, and park rentals
Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members
Performs the essential functions as described in the physical demands and work environment sections below
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level