Parks Maintenance Worker II

City of Little Rock HR; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Little Rock is seeking a Ground and Plant Maintenance Worker to maintain grounds at various City parks and facilities. Responsibilities include operating landscaping equipment, performing plant maintenance, and ensuring cleanliness in park areas. Candidates must have one year of relevant experience and a valid Arkansas driver's license.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in general labor or a related area.
• Valid Arkansas Class D Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground and plant maintenance activities in City parks.
• Operate mowing equipment and hand tools for lawn maintenance.
• Mix and apply chemical agents for plants.

Skills

General labor skills

Equipment operation

Plant maintenance

Job description

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To perform ground and plant maintenance activities at various City parks and other facilities as assigned.

• Performs ground and plant maintenance activities at various City parks and other facilities as assigned.
• Maintains flower beds and planters by weeding, planting seasonal flowers, and watering plants at various areas of the City of Little Rock, including Riverfront Park and City Hall.
• Operates tractor-mounted mowing equipment to cut grass and uses hand and power tools such as push mowers, edgers, line trimmers, blowers, etc., to perform lawn and grounds maintenance duties.
• Operates trucks and trailers to move equipment or materials.
• Checks fuel, oil, and other fluids before operating equipment.
• Performs greenhouse and plant maintenance activities, including planting seeds, mixing soil, cleaning and sterilizing flower pots and containers, watering plants, and other related activities.
• Mixes and applies non-restricted use chemical agents, including fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides, utilizing a hand sprayer.
• Performs minor repairs on equipment, such as replacing blades, belts, and filters.
• Operates chainsaws to remove trees from park areas.
• Cleans grounds, buildings, and restrooms in parks.
• Builds and repairs park equipment, such as picnic tables.
• Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of one (1) year of experience in general labor or a related area. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

• Online applications only.
• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing the application. Work history may impact the initial salary offer for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with similar minimum qualifications.
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