Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Job South Salt Lake area,Utah USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Parks Manager, the Grounds Maintenance Worker I maintains grounds of parks, facilities, streetscapes and other City properties. Performs basic skill duties including repair and maintenance of irrigation systems and other equipment. Works with others, including volunteers, and community service workers to complete work detail

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Completes grounds maintenance activities in parks, around facilities and in streetscape areas

Transports and operates grounds maintenance and other equipment
Cuts, trims and edges turf areas
Performs turf maintenance such as fertilizing, insecticide and herbicide spraying, aerating
Prunes shrubs, deadheads flowers and maintains perennials
Plants flowers, trees, shrubs and lays sod
Control weeds by hand pulling, spraying or other means
Monitors watering and adjusts based on plant health and water conservation goals
Rakes, blows and disposes of leaves
Cleans up litter and other debris and empties garbage cans
Removes snow from City properties
Cleans restrooms, pavilions, picnic tables, benches and other facilities and amenities
Inspects playgrounds and maintains playground surfaces by cleaning, refiling or raking
Cleans sports courts, bleachers, fences and other equipment
Removes graffiti from surfaces, using equipment and by hand

2. Assists in maintaining and repairing systems and equipment under the supervision of others

Troubleshoots irrigation problems and makes basic repairs
Performs basic maintenance such as sharpening, refilling oil and gas, and reloading supplies on power equipment including mowers, trimmers
Maintains hand tools and wheelbarrows and keeps track of equipment

3. Assists in tree care duties

Prunes, mulches, deep waters and maintains trees under supervision
2 Removes tree stumps and limbs under supervision

4. Works with others to complete tasks as requested

Works with and instructs community service workers on duties
Works on a team to complete complex or large tasks and projects
Works with volunteers to support and complete grounds improvement projects

5. Completes other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
Must possess a valid state driver's license or obtain one prior to employment

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in outdoor grounds maintenance

Knowledge of tools, equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs

Knowledge of computers and basic software, including internet, email, and word-processing

Skill in operation of grounds maintenance equipment including mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, snowblowers, UTVs, trucks, trailers, plows and other vehicles

Ability to communicate effectively verbally

Ability to provide a high standard of customer service to facility users and visitors

Ability to work with others and manage conflict

Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule

Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely

Ability to complete forms and orders on a computer

Ability to drive a vehicle with a trailer or other attached equipment

#J-18808-Ljbffr


Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)



Job Posting Language