Senior Groundsperson

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operations, maintenance and construction of parks, facilities, and public grounds.

• Responsible for a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled tasks in one or more of the following trades/skills: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, mechanical, equipment operations, and horticulture.
• Responsible for the safety, cleanliness, and orderly appearance of parks, facilities, and public grounds.
• Responsible for proper use and maintenance of all tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Coordinate, record, and verify field activities at crew level, and ensure staff safety in a variety of maintenance/construction/landscaping activities.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Landscape City properties including designing planting plans, ordering trees, planting flowers, trees, and shrubbery. Monitor planted material for health and appearance. Prune trees and shrubs.
• Operate vehicles, equipment, and a variety of hand and small power tools as required to support park operations.
• Installation and repair of park facilities and amenities using skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, cement finishing, and mechanical skills.
• Perform routine service and maintenance (sharpening, lubricating, cleaning, etc.) on mowers and other equipment.
• Maintain and repair irrigation and drainage systems.
• Install brick and cement walkways, stairways, and park benches. Assemble and erect equipment such as swing sets, basketball hoops, etc.
• Cleaning of City facilities and parks including removing garbage and waste from public spaces and cleaning restrooms and other facilities.
• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance to City docks, buildings, pools, and other City facilities and equipment.
• Perform sports field maintenance over sanding, fertilizing, grass seeding, dragging, and leveling infields, mowing, watering, etc.
• Perform licensed pesticide applications utilizing Integrated Pest Management best practices. Ensure proper documentation and records are created and maintained appropriately.
• Accurately record work performed, including materials, hours, and equipment utilized in the City's asset management software.
• Performs interment duties at the City's Cemetery.
• Direct the work of Groundspersons and seasonal/contingent employees.

• Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.
• Act as Parks Lead in that person's absence.
• Support Lead person with the training and development of Groundspersons and seasonal/contingent employees.
• Monitor work performance of Groundspersons and seasonal/contingent employees.
• Provide input to the Park Lead on operational matters.
• Inspect playgrounds.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot pool mechanical systems.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and materials and inform appropriate staff of the need to purchase reorder as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small‑town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!

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