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Temporary Grounds Technician
Job in
Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, 74465, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Grand River Dam Authority
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Landscaping, Groundskeeper, Outdoor / Nature, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Essential Duties:
- Perform routine landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and planting.
- Maintain flower beds, trees, and shrubs, ensuring proper watering, fertilizing, and pest control.
- Monitor and maintain irrigation systems, ensuring proper functioning and scheduling.
- Keep walkways, parking areas, and outdoor spaces clear of debris, leaves, and trash.
- Perform routine inspections of outdoor equipment and report maintenance needs or repairs.
- Safely operate a variety of tools and equipment, including lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
- Operate heavy equipment such as Man lift, Back-hoe, Dump Truck, Skid Loader with attachments, or other equipment used in the construction, repair, or maintenance of GRDA facilities.
- Remove debris, leaves, and other obstructions from building roofs, gutters, and drains.
- Perform power washing of restrooms, balconies, decks, and other surfaces.
- Repair and maintain roads and gravel bars.
- Prepare and install cement pads for structures or equipment, ensuring proper leveling and durability.
- Install, repair, and maintain cement pads and picnic tables
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- General knowledge of handling herbicides.
- Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment and tools.
- Basic knowledge of plant care, lawn care, and irrigation systems.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent required, vocational/trade school preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or related field.
- Valid Oklahoma driver's license, or the ability to convert within 30 days for those with an out of state driver's license that are an Oklahoma resident.
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to lift, move and carry weights of 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Must be able to perform work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- Required to bend, stoop, perform above shoulder work and work with arms extended.
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform outdoor labor for extended periods.
- Physical ability to perform tasks that require working at heights and in various weather conditions.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Work is performed primarily at Scenic River Operations in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with occasional travel to other GRDA facilities as needed.
Friday - Monday, 7:00am - 5:00pm
If you're passionate about growth, teamwork, and making an impact, you'll love building your career with us.
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