About this role
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $38,415.00 - $40,072.50 Hourly: $19.70 - $20.55 Department: Culture & Recreation, Grounds Maintenance Division: Park & Landscape Maintenance FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: In this role, you will assist in the maintenance of public parks, property, and rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools and equipment.
Examples of Duties:
• Works on a crew under general supervision. • Cuts lawns. • Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls. • Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs. • Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides. • Rakes and bags or burns leaves. • Cleans grounds and removes litter. • Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts. • Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears. • Makes minor on-site repairs to equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and weed trimming equipment. • Receives instruction and training in proper safety precautions • Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) • Six months related experience • Valid state issued driver’s license
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