PARKS & RECREATION: Groundskeeper I

Rogers Police Department; Job; Sur place; EUR 12 069 - 19 311; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Rogers Parks & Recreation is seeking a Groundskeeper I to perform manual labor tasks supporting park facilities and spaces. You will operate lawn mowers, weed eaters, and complete turf and field preparation, working with a team to maintain safe, clean parks for the public.

Key duties include routine cleaning of parks, restrooms, trash removal, trail maintenance, and assisting with opening and closing procedures for sports fields and properties. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand policy manuals and safety rules.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic math with money and measurements.
• Ability to think critically and follow simple multi-step instructions.

Responsabilités

• Maintains safe parks facilities through lawn mower and turf care tasks.
• Performs routine cleaning of parks spaces including restrooms and debris removal.
• Prepares sports fields and properties for competition with opening/closing procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service to park users and the general public.
• Follows supervision and performs related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Numerical skills

Critical thinking

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Word processing

Description du poste

PARKS & RECREATION: Groundskeeper I

The Groundskeeper I provides manual labor functions for the Parks Department and works collaboratively with all other staff to perform department operations and ensure that they meet the principles and objectives of the City of Rogers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair tasks necessary to provide safe parks facilities for the public. Many of the tasks performed are of a skilled nature such as lawn mower and weed eater operation, and turf care.
• Performs routine cleaning of parks spaces including restrooms, trash/debris removal, brush and tree removal, and trail cleaning.
• Prepares sports fields and properties for competition, including open and closing procedures.
• Promotes positive public image to citizens through excellent customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Parks Superintendent or Department Director.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 7 to 11 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Communication Skills

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person‑to‑person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.

Critical Thinking Skills

Ability to use common sense understanding in order to carry out simple multi‑step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with limited variables.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver's license

Preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CDL

Software Skills Required

Basic: Word Processing/Typing

Supervision Received

Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.

Job Details

Category: All Employment Job Postings
Salary: Starting $16.20/hr
Posted: April 16, 2026 1:35 PM
Closing: Open Until Filled

Tools

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