Part Time Grounds Keeper

Bismarck, ND; Bismarck (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Bismarck is seeking a Part Time Grounds Keeper to plant, maintain and water trees, and perform day-to-day grounds maintenance.

Duties include operating lawn tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems; light pruning; weed trimming; and assisting in underground fault repairs. Snow removal may be required.

Must read and write, do basic math, and have a valid North Dakota driver's license. Two years’ related experience is preferred; on-site work with a team and independent work when needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform 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.

Responsibilities

• Plant, maintain and water trees and perform day-to-day grounds maintenance.
• Operate lawn tractors, mowers, weed trimmers, and basic landscaping tools.
• Assist in locating and repairing underground faults and irrigation systems.
• Participate in snow removal operations as needed.
• Document work performed and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Reading and writing

Math basics

Independent work

Valid driver's license

Job description

Posting number: 202600102

Department: Airport

Job classification: Part Time Grounds Keeper

Posting type: Open

Categories: Airports

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Supplemental information

• 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.