Groundskeeper - Park Maintenance
Company: City of Moline
Location: Moline
Posted on: August 1, 2022
Job Description:
Groundskeeper - Park Maintenance Application Deadline: Tuesday,
August 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM Schedule Regular: Monday - Friday, 7:00
AM - 3:00 PM Summer: Rotating schedule of 4 shifts (9 hours each)
during the week and 4 hours on a Saturday/Sunday Winter: Could be
assigned to 3rd shift based on seniority during the season
(approximately December through March). Rate of Pay: $17.7434
Hourly $36,906.27 Annually Characteristics of the Job Under close
supervision of the park operations manager, performs manual
unskilled and semi-skilled work and repetitive routine park
maintenance tasks.-- Specific instructions are given on each new or
unusual assignment and work is regularly checked by the supervisor
for quality, quantity and safety of operation and care of
equipment. Examples of Duties
- Mow with commercial-grade lawn
tractors, trim turf, pick up refuse and brush, rake leaves, clean
restrooms, shelters and other facilities.Plant, water and cultivate
flower beds.Maintain landscaped areas.Maintain and prepare ball
diamonds.Mix and apply fertilizer and chemicals to control weed
growth or pests at the instruction of the crew leader or
supervisor.Shovel snow and salt sidewalks.Plow snow with small
tractors and small trucks and assist in ice pond maintenance.Assist
skilled personnel in the maintenance, repair and improvement of
park grounds, buildings or facilities, including carpentry,
masonry, painting, tree trimming and brush cutting.Other duties may
be assigned.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Training and
Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent; experience in
general manual work or grounds maintenance preferred; or any
equivalent combination of training and experience which provides
the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Knowledge of basic maintenance and manual work tasks;
operation and function of related hand and power tools; and safe
work practices.-- Some knowledge of routine grounds and building
maintenance methods and techniques.-- Skill in customer service;
effectively communicating with those contacted throughout the
course of the workday; maintaining effective working relationships
with other departments, agencies, employees, supervisors and
members of the public; and in the safe and proper operation of
equipment and hand tools. Ability to understand and follow oral and
written instructions; ensure a safe work environment; establish and
maintain effective working relationships with other employees,
supervisors and the general public; work varied shifts and standby;
report to emergency work situations, including snow removal and
storm cleanup.-- Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
- Valid Illinois Driver's License, or equivalent, upon
application.
- Valid State of Illinois Pesticide Operator License within one
(1) year of hire. Physical Demands The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.--
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk or
hear; frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and
fingers to handle, feel and make fine adjustments, reach with hands
and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.-- The
employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.-- The employee is
frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp hand tools and
exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals;
and occasionally risk of electrical shock.-- Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus.-- Must be able to work under varied
weather conditions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCity of Moline
Keywords: City of Moline, Moline , Groundskeeper - Park Maintenance, Professions , Moline, Illinois
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