Groundsworker - Parks Grounds

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department (PRCR) mission is, "Together we connect and enrich our community through exceptional experiences."

About You:

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is seeking candidates that have a passion for providing exceptional customer service and a commitment to serving others.  This Maintenance Worker position will focus on providing exceptional experiences for our park patrons by working as part of a team to maintain the landscape and grounds within Raleigh's Parks system. The successful candidate will communicate well, be reliable, safety conscious, and possess a strong work ethic.

About Us:

The PRCR Department plays a leading role in the quality of life and character of the Capital City. With nearly 10,000 acres of land, 220 parks, and 120 miles of greenway trails, the Department provides a wide range of facilities, amenities, and programs that support the social, cultural, mental, and physical well-being of citizens.  The Department is guided by a comprehensive 20-year System Plan that identifies the overall vision of Bringing People to Parks and Parks to People.

The District 6 crew is responsible for the maintenance of 20 parks. These locations include Raleigh Parks and Nature Preserves that range from fully developed parks with active recreation areas to partially developed sites with limited amenities and undeveloped natural areas that remain largely in their natural state.

Work Hours:

Winter

Schedule:

Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Summer

Schedule:

Monday through Friday - 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

* Maintains a variety of park landscapes by mowing, edging, trimming, mulching, and leaf removal

* Assist crew in installing, watering plants, and pruning trees and shrubs

* Safely operates and maintains machinery, including out-front and zero-turn mower, tractor, string trimmer, edger, and backpack blower

* Performs preventative equipment maintenance, including replacing worn or damaged parts, sharpening blades, and greasing machinery

* Assist Gardener as their assistant, spraying pesticides, bed preparation, landscape installations, and removal of invasive plants

* Occasionally perform repair work and preventative maintenance on and installation of tables, benches, fences, signs, etc

* Assist the City in cleanup and repair during inclement weather situations

* This position will utilize vehicles to travel to and from job sites to perform job duties

* May require working extended hours and weekends during storm events

Education and Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency;
Less than 1 year experience in groundskeeping, maintenance or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licensing and

Certifications:

* Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Knowledge of:

* General grounds maintenance and landscaping, tree work park policies, organization policies,

* Tools and equipment required to perform the position

* Occupational hazards and safety principles and practices

* Park and City policies and regulations

Skill in:

* The safe operation of power tools and power equipment

* Attention to detail

* Customer service

Ability to:

* Utilize a computer for work order processing and use a City phone

* Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public

* Collaborate with other City departments to complete tasks

* Follow directions and meet work quality standards  

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Medium:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an outdoor and office environment, street environment (near moving traffic) and in or around vehicles. Employees may occasionally work on a construction site, in a warehouse environment, and shop environment.

Work Exposures:

There is occasional exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction).

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.