Seasonal Groundskeeper

City of Meridian; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Seasonal Groundskeeper to join their vibrant Parks and Recreation team. This role involves maintaining urban park infrastructure, ensuring that green areas are healthy and inviting for the community. Responsibilities include turf maintenance, irrigation adjustments, and facility preparation for events. The position offers flexible hours, making it ideal for students or those seeking part-time work. Join a dedicated team that values a safe and cooperative work environment while contributing to the beauty of local parks. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for landscaping, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Time

Flexible hours for students

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to operate and maintain various hand and power tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily turf and plant maintenance including mowing and weeding.
• Prepare and maintain shelters and facilities for public use.
• Operate maintenance equipment and vehicles as required.

Skills

Physically fit

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Ability to operate mechanical mowers

Ability to understand and execute instructions

Integrity and effective working relationships

Ability to operate various vehicles and equipment

Education

Valid State of Idaho driver’s license

Tools

Hand tools (saw, hammer, screwdriver)

Mechanical mowers

String trimmer

Backpack blower

Dump truck

Excavator

Skid steer

Backhoe

Forklift

Job description

Current Employment Opportunities with the City of Meridian:

Job Title: Seasonal Groundskeeper
Department: Parks and Recreation
Reports To: Parks Maintenance Manager or designated supervisor
Open Date: January 6, 2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Start Date: March 2025 onward
Salary: $15.00 - 18.63 per hour, DOE

Job Summary:
Groundskeepers assist with the maintenance of an urban park infrastructure to create green areas that are healthy, attractive and orderly so they provide a first-class outdoor experience. Duties are assigned in the following areas but not limited to: horticulture, pathways, irrigation, custodial, shelter preparation, mow crew, field preparation, buildings, event staffing, holiday light installation/removal, and snow removal. Duties occasionally require work on weekends and evenings to support events. Work is performed under supervision of the Parks Maintenance Manager or designated supervisor who issue written or oral work orders.

Great benefit package: Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time (for eligible employees); Part Time under 32 hours a week available; Summer and weekend shifts available (great for students).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Priority one is to support a safe and cooperative work environment;
2. Assist with daily turf and plant maintenance: Mow, edge, prune, weed control; Assist with irrigation adjustments and repairs;
3. Assist with pathway maintenance;
4. Daily shelter preparation and post clean for reservations and use; Daily site cleanup, trash collection, and custodial duties;
5. Operation and maintenance of light equipment maintenance protocols; Assist with facility maintenance and repairs;
6. Available to work weekends and evenings as part of shift or for special events as needed;
7. Daily ball field preparation and maintenance;
8. May be required to operate a city vehicle towing a trailer with equipment; Assist with or performs other tasks as assigned or needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Physically fit and able to work outdoors for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions;
2. Ability to stand and operate hand and power tools for extended periods;
3. Ability to mount and operate mechanical mowers and machinery;
4. Ability to operate a pickup motor vehicle, UTV, or mower with no assistance;
5. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions;
6. Perform duties with integrity and maintain effective working relationships;
7. Ability to properly and effectively use hand tools: saw, hammer, ratchet, screwdriver, etc., preferred;
8. Ability to operate a pickup truck, mowing equipment, ball field grooming and utility vehicles, preferred;
9. Ability to effectively and safely use a string trimmer, backpack blower, edger, push mower, pneumatic, and hand power tools, preferred;
10. Ability to operate a dump truck, excavator, skid steer, backhoe, and forklift, preferred;
11. Ability to drive city streets in a safe manner;
12. Complete monthly electronic timecard.

Licensing:

Possession of valid State of Idaho driver’s license and safe driving record.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

1. Regularly work near maintenance equipment;
2. Regularly work outside in adverse weather and exposed to hot, humid, cold conditions;
3. Regularly exposed to loud noise levels;
4. Frequently requires driving a motor vehicle or maintenance equipment;
5. Frequent lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts or moves 100 pounds.

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