Grounds Maintenance/Events Assistant - Seasonal

Burlington City Arts; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington seeks a dedicated individual for the maintenance of parks and facilities. This role involves turf care, cleaning, and customer service, contributing to a vibrant community atmosphere. Ideal candidates will demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion and possess skills in landscaping and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience in landscaping and turf maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, docks, and event grounds including turf care.
• Clean restrooms and collect refuse in the park system.
• Provide excellent customer service and report issues.

Skills

Customer Service

Independence

Teamwork

Communication

Landscaping

Tools

Power Equipment

Tractors

Mowers

Job description

This position, under the direction of the Park Facilities Program, is responsible for day-to-day care of our marina, docks, event grounds, and waterfront including but not limited to: the care and maintenance of turf, docks, parks, building, and city sponsored events throughout the City.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade:$19.15 Hourly
Remote Tier 1:Zero (0) days remote/week.

• High level of customer service in a public atmosphere.
• Able to work efficiently on an independent basis.
• Able to work nights and weekends.
• Assist in the maintenance of turf care to include: moving, weed whacking, seeding and aerating.
• Clean restrooms regularly. This includes sweeping/mopping, restocking supplies, wiping down all surfaces including all sinks, urinals, and toilets.
• Assist in the collection of refuse in the park system.
• Perform safe work practices for vehicle and power equipment in the public work site.
• Be a park advocate, which includes providing excellent customer feedback, notifying park supervisors if undesirable activity, damage, excessive littering, etc. exists within a park.

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Ability to have and maintain a valid drivers license. Operation of City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct City business without providing proof of a valid driver’s license to Human Resources will not be permitted. A valid driver’s license shall be defined as a current state of residence-issued license to operate a motor vehicle on public roadways. Position also requires the ability to be covered under the City’s vehicle insurance policy prior to operation of any City vehicles or non-City vehicles for City business.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to operate a 1 ton truck with trailer preferred.
• Ability to safely operate power equipment, including but not limited to: agricultural tractors, commercial riding movers, push mowers, pressure washers, string trimmers, and small hand tools.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform routine and basic maintenance on grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively to both public and staff.
• Ability to work well with others and individually.
• Experience in landscaping and turf maintenance is desirable.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or [e-mail] .