PROPERTY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Town of Louisburg; Louisburg (KS); In loco; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Town of Louisburg is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to care for town grounds, cemeteries, parks, and related property. You will perform mowing, edging, weed control, planting, trimming, and basic repairs under supervision.

This seasonal role requires physical work year-round, exposure to weather and machinery, and a valid Class C driver's license. Approximately 1000 hours per year at $20 per hour.

Competenze

• Graduation from high school and experience in grounds maintenance work.
• Possession of a valid Class C NC Driver’s License.

Mansioni

• Cleans around the outside of Town buildings and downtown; removes trash; blows leaves; mows grass; pressure washes, sprays weed killer, and edges sidewalks; trims shrubbery; pulls weeds; trims around signs and other landscaping.
• Performs a variety of landscape maintenance work, including turf management, plant installations and maintenance, mowing, trimming, mulching, watering, fertilizing, etc.
• Performs all aspects of tree and shrub maintenance, including hedge and tree trimming; tree removal; pruning; removing fallen limbs and trash; and raking leaves.
• Performs minor building maintenance work (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting) as needed; assists higher-level staff in more skilled trades work.

Descrizione del lavoro

$20/HR. Seasonal 1000 hours per year

General Statement of Duties

Performs routine unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, landscape, and care of Town grounds, cemeteries, parks, utility easements, rights-of-way, and related Town property.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class participates in the maintenance of the Town grounds, right of ways, cemeteries, parks, trails, and downtown. Grounds maintenance tasks include installation and maintenance of plant materials, mowing, weed-eating, pesticide application, spreading mulch, watering, using bush hogs and mowers, tree trimming, fence maintenance, trail maintenance, edging, leaf collections, and grounds maintenance activities. Employees must be conscious of safety methods to avoid injury to others and self. Employees are subject to hazards in grounds maintenance work, including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, atmospheric conditions, and oils. The employee may also be subject to OSHA’s final standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and reviewed while in progress and upon completion to determine that proper work methods are being followed and that assignments are carried out correctly.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

Cleans around the outside of Town buildings and downtown; removes trash; blows leaves; mows grass; pressure washes, sprays weed killer, and edges sidewalks; trims shrubbery; pulls weeds; trims around signs and other landscaping.

Performs a variety of landscape maintenance work, including turf management, plant installations and maintenance, mowing, trimming, mulching, watering, fertilizing, etc.

Performs all aspects of tree and shrub maintenance, including hedge and tree trimming; tree removal; pruning; removing fallen limbs and trash; and raking leaves.

Performs minor building maintenance work (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting) as needed; assists higher-level staff in more skilled trades work.

Mows grass and uses a weed-eater around graves at the cemeteries.

Participates as part of a crew in gathering leaves; removes trash from public grounds and parks; removes trash from downtown; performs trail maintenance and development activities;

Loads and unloads mulch, dirt, stone, timber, and heavy mechanical equipment.

Removes snow from sidewalks and entrance ways; spreads salt and sand.

Operates trucks and small motorized equipment safely and efficiently.

Performs equipment inspection to ensure proper operation; ensures cleanliness and proper storage of tools and equipment after use.

Assists with event set-up and take-down as needed; puts up holiday decorations.

Assists with events as needed.

Additional Job Duties

Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment utilized in grounds, facility maintenance, and repair.

Working knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety standards associated with facility and park maintenance and repair.

General knowledge of landscape maintenance procedures.

Some knowledge of horticultural design and installations.

Skill in the operation of equipment and tools utilized within the section.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and subordinates.

Ability to use chemicals and pesticides properly and in accordance with State rules and regulations.

Ability to operate light machinery and equipment.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to operate trucks and other mechanical equipment, such as the mowers and chain saws, in a safe manner and to inspect work quality.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from high school and experience in grounds maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C NC Driver’s License