Groundskeeper-Seasonal

Salt Lake City Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the Groundskeeper-Seasonal role. This position offers the chance to work outdoors, maintaining beautiful parks and recreational areas. Ideal candidates will have a passion for landscaping and be comfortable with physical tasks, including operating various equipment. Join a team that values the beauty of nature and community service, where your efforts will directly enhance public spaces and contribute to the overall enjoyment of the community. If you enjoy hands-on work and have an eye for detail, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks in various weather conditions.
• Experience in landscaping and maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain city-owned grounds, parks, and recreation facilities.
• Operate landscaping equipment and perform general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Landscaping

Equipment Operation

General Maintenance

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mowers

Blowers

Light Mechanical Equipment

Job description

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Base pay range

$17.85/hr - $17.85/hr

Position Title

Groundskeeper-Seasonal

Job Description

Responsible for the overall general ground's maintenance of city owned grounds, parks and recreation facilities. Perform landscaping, mowing, fertilizing and ground's maintenance.

Seasonal Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking individuals with a passion for plants, landscaping, and outdoor work to join our team as a Grounds Maintenance Specialist. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining and enhancing the beauty of our outdoor spaces. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working hands-on, has an eye for design, and values the art of plant care.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Performs a variety of duties required to maintain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf; cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris. Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems.
• Operates various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment. May operate heavy landscaping equipment (not requiring a Commercial Drivers License).
• Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use.
• Assist in the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.
• Assist in the preparation of ball fields, parks and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public. Inspects and cleans areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use. May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by person's experiencing homelessness.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to get to various Parks and Public Lands facility. May require personal and city vehicle with a valid driver's license or driving privilege card.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
  
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATION

• Experience in maintenance and landscaping.
• Experience working for a city municipal park.
• Experience operating light or heavy-duty equipment
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Moderately heavy physical activity required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50lbs and on occasion up to 80lbs. Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Exposure to weather extremes, noise, dust, fumes, etc. are routine.
• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Seasonal

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$ 17.85

DEPARTMENT

Public Lands

Full Time/Part Time

Scheduled Hours

40

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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