PARKS GROUNDSKEEPER

CITY OF NAMPA; Nampa (ID); In loco; USD 26.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical

Dental

Vision

PERSI Retirement Plan

401K & 457 Retirement Plans

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance with AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

HRA VEBA Health Savings

Wellness Program & Rewards

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Harward Recreation Center

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City of Nampa is seeking a Parks Groundskeeper to perform turfgrass management, landscape maintenance, and park repairs across city properties. The role supports a Parks Supervisor, working Monday through Friday with a 8:00am–4:30pm schedule.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED, a valid Idaho Class B CDL with Tanker, and pesticide applicator licensing within 1 year. Benefits include medical, retirement plans, and paid holidays.

Competenze

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Valid State of Idaho Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement within 1 year of hire.
• State of Idaho Pesticide Applicator’s License with Core Competency and Ornamental Herbicide endorsement within 1 year of hire.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification within 1 year of hire.

Mansioni

• Performs turfgrass management, landscape construction, and grounds maintenance in an assigned area.
• Work with crew to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Maintain and repair parks, pathways, and city properties.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment.
• Inspect park amenities and report issues.
• Learn irrigation systems and troubleshoot components.
• Collaborate with other departments and volunteers as needed.

Conoscenze

Safety awareness

Operate city vehicles

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Hand & power tools

GIS mapping familiarity

Record keeping

Communication skills

Quick learner

Technology literacy

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Valid Idaho Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement

Pesticide Applicator license with Core Competency and Ornamental endorsement

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Strumenti

GIS mapping software

Asset/work-order management software

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Parks Groundskeeper

Hiring Salary Range: $19.18 - $20.00/hour DOE

Department: Parks and Recreation

Reports To: Parks Supervisor

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

PERSI Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

*This position does not qualify for VISA sponsorship.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 401K & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center
• Other Great Benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of entry-level manual and semi-skilled turfgrass management, landscape construction, grounds maintenance and park amenity repair work in an assigned area of responsibility, including parks, pathways, right-of-way areas and other city properties. May work with an assigned maintenance crew of seasonal or part-time employees; performs other duties as required or assigned.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform a variety of entry-level routine manual and semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for City residents. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, and the public. The principal duties of this position are performed in an outdoor environment in a variety of terrains and weather conditions with exposure to airborne pathogens and chemicals. A Parks Maintenance Worker is considered to be a trainee and is expected to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities necessary to advance to the next grade level of Parks Maintenance Technician I. Employees are expected to progress to the point of being able to perform assigned tasks independently and with only general supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs manual and semi-skilled turfgrass management, landscape construction, maintenance and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility.
• Work with an assigned maintenance crew and/or seasonal workers to ensure the safe and efficient completion of all work assignments.
• Maintains and repairs City parks, pathways, right-of-way areas and other city properties.
• Maintains, operates and repairs maintenance tools and equipment as necessary.
• Inspection and maintenance of park amenities such as playgrounds, drinking fountains, benches, shelters, restrooms, and sport courts/fields.
• Performs turfgrass management practices including mowing, irrigation installation and calibration, aeration, fertilization, and pesticide application.
• Maintains City pathways to ensure public safety and to comply with regulations.
• Secures assigned work areas from hazards to ensure the safety of recreational participants, maintenance crews and the general public.
• Maintains parks and City grounds in clean and safe conditions, including picking up trash, tree and shrub pruning, weeding, spraying, plowing, de-icing and snow removal and general maintenance as necessary.
• Learn to operate and trouble-shoot irrigation systems including conventional and 2-wire controllers, valve repair and maintenance and head installation, cleaning, repair and adjustment.
• Work closely with other City departments and/or civic organizations and community volunteers. May provide support to city events.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a professional relationship with employees, supervisors and others.
• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years of age or older.

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Any work experience or training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Grounds maintenance experience is preferred.
• Valid State of Idaho Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement within 1 year of hire.
• State of Idaho Pesticide Applicator’s License with Core Competency and Ornamental Herbicide endorsement within 1 year of hire.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification within 1 year of hire.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work safely and adapt to rapidly changing conditions.
• Ability to efficiently operate related City vehicles, construction and maintenance tools and equipment, including trucks, trailers, tractors, backhoes, mowers, sprinkler and other related equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time with exposure to varying weather conditions and day or night schedules as required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of mechanical and labor-intensive duties including; the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment.
• Skill to use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions, operate GIS mapping systems and perform algebraic mathematics.
• Skill to prepare accurate and reliable record keeping, including work-order and asset management software.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Skill to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Use of integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Skill to operate a smart phone and personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment and the employee in this position is subject to varying outdoor environmental conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, wet or frozen surfaces, uneven ground, and other varying weather conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER

The City of Nampa has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the City may deem appropriate.

This position may be extended, or it may close before the closing date.