Part Time Grounds Keeper

City of Bismarck; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bismarck is seeking a grounds maintenance worker responsible for planting, maintaining and watering trees, mowing, weed control, mulch installation, and general landscaping. This role includes operating lawn tractors, weed trimmers, chainsaws under supervision, and assisting in irrigation repairs.

Responsibilities also include snow removal when needed, documenting work performed, driving pickups, and performing related maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience preferred in related field.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid North Dakota drivers license for the vehicle/equipment operated.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.

Responsibilities

• Operation of lawn tractors and self-propelled turf mowers.
• Planting, maintaining and removing trees.
• Watering, weeding, mulch installation, day-to-day grounds maintenance.
• Assists in locating and repairing underground faults.
• General landscaping activities and repairing irrigation systems.
• Operation of weed trimmers and hand tools.
• Participates in snow removal operations as needed.
• Documenting work performed.
• Performs other duties of comparable level/type as required.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Driver's license

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Independence

Tools

Lawn tractors

Mowers

Chainsaws

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Performs a variety of work related to planting, maintenance and watering of trees. Including, but not limited to: watering, weeding, mulch installation, day-to-day grounds maintenance, general landscaping activities, and repairing irrigation systems. Duties may also include operating a brush clipper, driving pick-up trucks, maintenance equipment, minor pruning, and operating chainsaws under supervision. Additional duties may include: manual labor such as collecting garbage, picking paper, mowing, trimming. You may be expected to clean vehicles (inside and out), painting and cleaning cabinets, repairing irrigation systems, assist in locating and repairing underground faults, and general maintenance.

• Operation of lawn tractors and self-propelled turf mowers.
• Planting, maintaining and removing trees.
• Watering, weeding, mulch installation, day-to-day grounds maintenance.
• Assists in locating and repairing underground faults.
• General landscaping activities and repairing irrigation systems.
• Operation of weed trimmers and hand tools.
• Participates in snow removal operations as needed.
• Documenting work performed.
• Performs other duties of comparable level/type as required.

• Ability to read, write, and preform basic mathematical calculations.
• Two years' experience preferred in related field.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. City of Bismarck does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to exercise judgment regarding work to be done.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices.
• Skills in the operation of applicable hand and mechanical tools and related equipment.
• Skills in communication, interpersonal skill as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to provide and/or receive work direction.