Parks & Grounds Worker

City of Republic•Republic, MO

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Grade & Step position, and the first 10 Steps of pay are advertised. Typical starting pay will be at the beginning of the range, depending on qualifications. Primary Purpose Assists in the maintenance of City grounds, inclusive of parks, greenway areas, City-owned landscaped areas, and the grounds surrounding municipal facilities. Supervision Under the direct supervision of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor and the daily oversight of the Parks Maintenance Crew Leader. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Works as a member of a crew to perform the general beautification, cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance of city parks, greenway areas, city owned landscaped areas, and the grounds surrounding municipal buildings inclusive of mowing, trimming, tree care, landscaping, trash removal, painting, cleaning, etc. Assists with park renovation projects and park development projects. Assists Parks and Recreation Department during times of special events. Operates equipment such as hand and power tools in a manner consistent with safety principles. Operates light duty maintenance equipment such as a zero-turn mower and a tractor equipped with front end loader. Maintains, cleans, and repairs mowers, tractors, vehicles, and miscellaneous equipment to keep them in good working order. Deals effectively and courteously with fellow employees and the public. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Important Duties Attends in-service training sessions or other training sessions deemed appropriate by supervisor or department head. Maintains appropriate supplies for assigned area. Maintains neat and orderly work area.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience in an organized Parks & Recreation maintenance position or directly related experience in grounds maintenance.
General knowledge of landscaping, grass, and tree care.
Organizational/planning skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Basic Computer skills.
Ability to troubleshoot, modify, and maintain maintenance equipment.
Ability to memorize and retain information.
Good time management skills.
Good cognitive and analytical skills.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to quickly judge and assess situations.
Ability to make decisions under pressure in areas of responsibility.
Manual ability to operate a computer.
Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team.
Overall professionalism displaying the utmost integrity, discretion, courtesy, cooperation, discipline, and behavior.
Must possess a valid Missouri State Driver’s License.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Perform general beautification, cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance of city parks, greenway areas, city owned landscaped areas, and the grounds surrounding municipal buildings.
Mow, trim, perform tree care, landscaping, and trash removal.
Assist with painting and cleaning.
Assist with park renovation and development projects.
Assist Parks and Recreation Department during special events.
Operate hand and power tools safely.
Operate light duty maintenance equipment such as a zero-turn mower and a tractor equipped with a front-end loader.
Maintain, clean, and repair mowers, tractors, vehicles, and miscellaneous equipment.
Deal effectively and courteously with fellow employees and the public.
Attend in-service training sessions or other appropriate training.
Maintain appropriate supplies for assigned area.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area.