Parks Maintenance Worker - EXAM

City of Columbus • Varies by position, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing a variety of fully-skilled landscape and grounds maintenance work, including the operation of tractor mowers and related equipment, at City parks, recreational facilities, athletic fields, reservoirs, and peripheral work locations; performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience operating a tractor mower.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Applicator’s License issued by the Ohio Department of Agriculture may be required for some positions.
• Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Mows, waters, fertilizes, seeds, and aerates turf using various types of turf maintenance equipment.
• Maintains recreational areas by removing refuse and fallen branches, sweeping sidewalks, painting recreational equipment, filling potholes, raking and mulching leaves, and shoveling ice and snow.
• Operates a light truck or similar vehicle, tractor mower, boat, packer truck, aerator, seeder, hand and power mower, stump remover, snowplow, weed eater, edger, chainsaw, and various hand and power tools.
• Performs light operator maintenance on tractor mower and related equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and operates recreational and special event equipment at various facilities including waterfront facilities, campgrounds, playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pools, and athletic fields.
• Maintains routine records and reports including mowing schedules, fuel and oil sheets, and time cards.
• Identifies various turf diseases.
• May apply pesticides and herbicides to park grounds and ponds using various spray equipment.
• May assist with training less senior employees engaged in parks maintenance related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed