Grounds Maintenance Person

City of Springfield; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for a Civil Service position in park maintenance. The role involves maintaining parks, operating equipment, and ensuring safety in accordance with departmental standards. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and relevant experience, and the position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in the work performed.
• Considerable knowledge of maintenance practices and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining park fields and equipment.
• Cleans parks and prepares for events.
• Operates light to moderate motor equipment.

Skills

Maintenance of parks

Weeding

Cutting grass

Trimming trees

Operating motor equipment

Working from instructions

Safety precautions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Please note that this is a Civil Service position. This position is not currently open, should there become an opening we will hire off of the list of applicants starting with the oldest application date.

APPLICATION FOR CITY OF SPRINGFIELD LABOR SERVICE

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of filing application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The name of an applicant will remain on the Labor Service register for the job title which he or she is registered for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of registration, subject to a renewal of registration as provided in Section 28, Chapter 31 of the General Laws, and subject to compliance with other applicable provisions of the Civil Service law and rules.

Responsible for the maintenance of park fields. Work is performed under supervision of a higher grade in accordance with accepted trade practices with review through inspections during process and upon completion for conformance to established departmental standards. No supervision is exercised over others.

• Maintains parks by weeding, cutting grass, trimming trees, blowing leaves, removing snow, and sanding sidewalks.
• Maintains park equipment.
• Picks up trash, empties trash bins, and clears illegal dump sites.
• Sets-up and closes events in parks.
• Maintains athletic fields.
• May operate motor equipment of from light to moderate tonnage.
• Performs related work as required.

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, equipment processes, and techniques of the work performed.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in work performed.
• Some knowledge of the fundamentals of a variety of skilled trades.
• Ability to work from written and oral instructions, sketches, and drawings.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials employed in the work performed.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including or supplemented by training in a specialized trade.
• At least two years of experience in the work performed.