Park Groundskeeper & Maintenance Technician

Lehi City; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehi City Parks maintains and beautifies parks, park strips, and related public spaces in Lehi. The Parks Maintenance Worker with 1/2 title handles landscape upkeep and safety for city facilities.

The role emphasizes weed control, irrigation basics, turf management, and facility cleanliness, with a Utah pesticide license required within 6 months of hire. It is a full-time, on-site position under the Parks department.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance, upkeep, and beautification of turf, parks, facilities and related environs.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Utah Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicators License required within 6 months of hire date.
• Some knowledge of equipment such as backhoe, loader, dump truck, mowers, tractor, power overseeders, aerators, thatcher, welders, trimmers, etc.
• Landscape and sprinkler system maintenance.
• Hazards and safety precautions associated with equipment operations.
• Knowledge of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and proper application of the same.
• Knowledge of turf management.
• Knowledge of weed control.
• Interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of working level skilled and semi-skilled duties related to maintenance of recreation facilities, parks, grounds and general environments.
• Weed control, basic irrigation maintenance, and keeping assigned parks and restrooms clean and safe.
• Secondary responsibilities include a wide variety of landscape maintenance and construction tasks.
• Labor as a public servant to serve the city's residents and meet community needs.
• Demonstrates ownership, teamwork, and effective communication.

Skills

Weed control

Irrigation basics

Turf management

Equipment operation

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Loader

Mowers

Tractor

Power overseeders

Aerator

Weed trimmer

Job description

Lehi City Parks maintains and beautifies parks, park strips, and related public spaces in Lehi. The Parks Maintenance Worker with 1/2 title handles landscape upkeep and safety for city facilities.

The role emphasizes weed control, irrigation basics, turf management, and facility cleanliness, with a Utah pesticide license required within 6 months of hire. It is a full-time, on-site position under the Parks department.