About this role
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $40,579.50 - $42,900.00 Hourly: $20.81 - $22.00 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 or rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools and equipment, and lead the crew in the absence of the Crew Leader.
Examples of Duties:
• Instructs other members of crews in proper operational procedures and techniques. • Assists the Crew Leader in coordinating the tasks to be performed by the crew; supervises the crew in the absence of the Crew Leader. • Operates city vehicles and equipment, to include trucks and trailers. • May requisition or purchase supplies and equipment. • 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. • Cleans grounds and removes litter. • Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts. • Makes minor on-site repairs to equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and weed trimming equipment; sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears. • Receives instruction and training in proper safety precautions, use of tools, etc. required in maintenance. • Performs any other related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• Two years of experience • High school diploma/GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Valid state issued driver's license. • Ability to use a smart phone device and computer software
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