Public Parks & ROW Groundskeeper

City of Shreveport, LA; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Shreveport, LA seeks workers to maintain public rights-of-way, parks and golf courses using a range of tools and equipment. The role involves planting, pruning, mowing and litter removal on daily cycles.

Candidates should have at least one year of related experience, be able to follow instructions, and hold a valid state driver’s license. Duties include loading gear, possible heavy equipment operation, and occasional leadership of a crew.

Qualifications

• One year experience in related work.
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions and perform assigned tasks.
• Must have valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Uses tools such as power tractors, riding mowers, hand mowers, weed eaters, edgers, chain saws and hand tools to weed, prune, water, spray, fertilize, plant, remove litter, and mow in public rights-of-way, golf courses, and city parks.
• Directs loading and unloading of vehicles with tools, supplies and machinery for daily tasks.
• May paint, clean or repair structures, grounds or equipment as needed.
• May operate heavy equipment if trained and qualified.
• May operate vehicle or lead crew in absence of crew leader.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in related work

Ability to follow instructions

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

City of Shreveport, LA seeks workers to maintain public rights-of-way, parks and golf courses using a range of tools and equipment. The role involves planting, pruning, mowing and litter removal on daily cycles.

Candidates should have at least one year of related experience, be able to follow instructions, and hold a valid state driver’s license. Duties include loading gear, possible heavy equipment operation, and occasional leadership of a crew.