Parks Groundskeeper

Parks Groundskeeper

Hiring Salary Range: $19.18 - $20.00/hour DOE

Department:
Parks and Recreation

Reports To:

Parks Supervisor

Job Status:
Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

PERSI Eligible:
Yes

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

* This position does not qualify for VISA sponsorship.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 401K & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center
• Other Great Benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of entry-level manual and semi-skilled turfgrass management, landscape construction, grounds maintenance and park amenity repair work in an assigned area of responsibility, including parks, pathways, right-of-way areas and other city properties. May work with an assigned maintenance crew of seasonal or part-time employees; performs other duties as required or assigned.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform a variety of entry-level routine manual and semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for City residents. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, and the public.

The principal duties of this position are performed in an outdoor environment in a variety of terrains and weather conditions with exposure to airborne pathogens and chemicals. A Parks Maintenance Worker is considered to be a trainee and is expected to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities necessary to advance to the next grade level of Parks Maintenance Technician I.

Employees are expected to progress to the point of being able to perform assigned tasks independently and with only general supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs manual and semi-skilled turfgrass management, landscape construction, maintenance and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility.
• Work with an assigned maintenance crew and/or seasonal workers to ensure the safe and efficient completion of all work assignments.
• Maintains and repairs City parks, pathways, right-of-way areas and other city properties.
• Maintains, operates and repairs maintenance tools and equipment as necessary.
• Inspection and maintenance of park amenities such as playgrounds, drinking fountains, benches, shelters, restrooms, and sport courts/fields.
• Performs turfgrass management practices including mowing, irrigation installation and calibration, aeration, fertilization, and pesticide application.
• Maintains City pathways to ensure public safety and to comply with regulations.
• Secures assigned work areas from hazards to ensure the safety of recreational participants, maintenance crews and the general public.
• Maintains parks and City grounds in clean and safe conditions, including picking up trash, tree and shrub pruning, weeding, spraying, plowing, de-icing and snow removal and general maintenance as necessary.
• Learn to operate and trouble-shoot irrigation systems including conventional and 2-wire controllers, valve repair and maintenance and head installation, cleaning, repair and adjustment.
• Work closely with other City departments and/or civic organizations and community volunteers. May provide support to city events.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and…