Grounds & Landscaping Technician

City-of-Bismarc; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bismarck is seeking a grounds maintenance worker responsible for planting, maintaining and watering trees, mowing, weed control, mulch installation, and general landscaping. This role includes operating lawn tractors, weed trimmers, chainsaws under supervision, and assisting in irrigation repairs.

Responsibilities also include snow removal when needed, documenting work performed, driving pickups, and performing related maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience preferred in related field.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid North Dakota drivers license for the vehicle/equipment operated.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.

Responsibilities

• Operation of lawn tractors and self-propelled turf mowers.
• Planting, maintaining and removing trees.
• Watering, weeding, mulch installation, day-to-day grounds maintenance.
• Assists in locating and repairing underground faults.
• General landscaping activities and repairing irrigation systems.
• Operation of weed trimmers and hand tools.
• Participates in snow removal operations as needed.
• Documenting work performed.
• Performs other duties of comparable level/type as required.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Driver's license

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Independence

Tools

Lawn tractors

Mowers

Chainsaws

Irrigation equipment

Job description

City of Bismarck is seeking a grounds maintenance worker responsible for planting, maintaining and watering trees, mowing, weed control, mulch installation, and general landscaping. This role includes operating lawn tractors, weed trimmers, chainsaws under supervision, and assisting in irrigation repairs.

Responsibilities also include snow removal when needed, documenting work performed, driving pickups, and performing related maintenance duties.