Parks Groundskeeper I - Parks, Playgrounds, and Aquatics

WMFHA; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WMFHA is seeking a capable grounds maintenance worker to keep parks, trails, athletic fields, and facilities in good condition. The role involves operating and maintaining landscaping equipment, mowing and trimming, and providing emergency response during weather or environmental events.

Responsibilities also include trail upkeep, litter removal, assisting with events by setting up equipment and assisting staff, and performing basic building maintenance tasks as outlined in the job description.

Qualifications

• High School or GED and one to three years’ grounds maintenance experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Responsibilities

• Prepares, maintains and repairs grounds and parks by operating and maintaining equipment; mows and trims properties; maintains athletic fields; maintains buildings and facilities; and provides emergency response in the event of bad weather and/or environmental issues.
• Maintains the trails by trimming and/or removing trees; removes litter; and provides emergency tree work.
• Assists with special events by setting up equipment and furniture for special events; works assigned events; and cleans up after events.

Skills

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Maintenance tasks

Education

High School or GED and one to three years’ grounds maintenance experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Tools

Mower/Push mower

Trimmers

Turf cutter

Job description

Description

Maintains parks and trails. Prepares athletic fields; maintains turf and plants; and operates equipment, performs semi-skilled building maintenance functions.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Prepares, maintains and repairs grounds and parks by operating and maintaining equipment; mows and trims properties; maintains athletic fields; maintains buildings and facilities; and provides emergency response in the event of bad weather and/or environmental issues.
• Maintains the trails by trimming and/or removing trees; removes litter; and provides emergency tree work.
• Assists with special events by setting up equipment and furniture for special events; works assigned events; and cleans up after events.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Attends and engages in training on various levels.
• May occasionally act as lead worker or provide direction to seasonal crews or part-time staff.
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School or GED and one to three years’ grounds maintenance experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses

• First Aid/CPR
• Pesticide Application
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record according to City criteria.

Job Knowledge

Intermediate knowledge to perform most work in normal situations. Comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.

Reading

Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.

Writing

Basic: Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Math

Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Communication Skills

Decisions regarding interpretation of existing policies may be made. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Independence and Decision-Making

Normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills

Comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities

No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Performs essentially the same work as those directed. Includes oversight of quality, training, instructing and scheduling work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires heavy physical effort, exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive and communicate effectively with others.
• Constant standing, walking, carrying, pushing/pulling, handling, and fine dexterity.
• Frequent lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, and balancing.
• Occasional sitting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and climbing

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May experience frequent time pressure, change of tasks, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment.
• May experience occasional irregular work schedule/overtime.
• May rarely perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Typically requires use of common office equipment, including computer and related software and hardware; groundskeeping equipment such as mower/push mower, trimmers, pick-up truck, chain saw, leaf blower, turf cutter, backpack chemical sprayer, hand tools, tiller; and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed outdoors, in the shop or a recreation center where there is frequent exposure to mechanical hazards and to occasional physical danger or chemical hazard. There is rare exposure to fire hazards.

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hearing and eye protection, safety vest, steel toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.