Park Grounds Maintenance Tech II

St. Charles County Government; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles County Government in Missouri seeks a grounds maintenance technician to perform general maintenance of parks buildings and grounds and inspect grounds to maintain safety under the supervision of the Park Supervisor.

Responsibilities include safety inspections, plantings, snow removal coordination, turf maintenance, minor repairs, equipment maintenance, and assisting with park programming as needed.

Qualifications

• General/technical high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid class A Commercial driver's license with air brake certification, or have the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
• Prior responsible work experience, ideally up to 1 year, preferably in grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Performs safety inspections of grounds.
• Maintains a supply inventory of items needed for grounds repair, upkeep and improvements. Places purchase orders for low inventory items.
• Performs annual landscaping requirements such as pruning of trees, annual planting and replanting of trees, flowers, and shrubs. Applies appropriate fertilizer and seed to common grounds areas.
• Suggests capital projects for grounds enhancements as necessary and required and related to county grounds and supporting systems.
• Completes work orders documenting supplies used, time spent on projects, and job completion status.
• Acts as lead focus person for call-up of snow removal personnel.
• Keeps an accurate inventory of materials needed for snow removal and places purchase orders to fulfill needs.
• Performs turf maintenance tasks including fertilizing, seeding, watering, mowing and trimming. Rakes and prunes trees and shrubs. Removes trees and shrubs.
• Sweeps curbs and parking lots. Removes snow and ice from walkways, parking lots and building entrances. Spreads salt.
• Maintains equipment and performs minor repairs. Monitors equipment operation and recommends repairs or replacement. Maintains underground sprinkler system.
• Assists with plumbing, carpentry, construction/fabrication projects and electrical, light building maintenance.
• Orders supplies for ground maintenance such as fertilizer, mulch, pesticides and insecticides.
• Serves as a horticulture technician.
• Maintains knowledge of parks.
• Moves equipment in buildings.
• Transports supplies, parts and equipment.
• Escorts repair service personnel and contractors.
• Cleans shop and organizes tools.
• Fabricates parts.
• May be periodically required to assist in Park Programming and activities outside of normal job duties and hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

St. Charles County Government in Missouri seeks a grounds maintenance technician to perform general maintenance of parks buildings and grounds and inspect grounds to maintain safety under the supervision of the Park Supervisor.

Responsibilities include safety inspections, plantings, snow removal coordination, turf maintenance, minor repairs, equipment maintenance, and assisting with park programming as needed.