Seasonal Groundskeeper — Outdoor Maintenance

City of Manhattan, Kansas; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

City of Manhattan, Kansas is seeking Seasonal Laborers to maintain grounds and facilities. Duties include mowing, irrigation, pruning, equipment operation, and record-keeping. Work is outdoors and indoors with exposure to extreme heat, requiring safety compliance and punctuality.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and being 18 years or older. Preference is given to candidates with up to six months of grounds maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Eighteen (18) years or older.
• Six (6) months experience in grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assists with general labor duties related to grounds maintenance and equipment maintenance such as mowing, painting, weed eating, janitorial duties, light brush and tree trimming, and other miscellaneous tasks assigned.
• Performs proper horticultural practices including irrigation, fertilization, weed control, planting and pruning.
• Uses and wears applicable personal protective equipment required in hazardous environments and emergency situations.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment including riding lawn mower, push lawn mower, weed eater, saws, basic hand tools and a truck pulling a trailer.
• Operates a vehicle, such as dump trucks, one-ton service trucks, or tractors as needed.
• Ensures all division equipment and vehicles are in proper operating condition to safely perform tasks prior to use.
• Maintains records, maintenance logs, and activity records via the use of mobile and stationary electronic devices.
• Communicates orally and in writing, including using the telephone and two-way radio.
• Represents the City of Manhattan professionally and courteously with the public and other City employees.
• Assists supervisors and other departmental personnel in other projects for the benefit of the City and/or department.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Grounds maintenance experience

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Manhattan, Kansas is seeking Seasonal Laborers to maintain grounds and facilities. Duties include mowing, irrigation, pruning, equipment operation, and record-keeping. Work is outdoors and indoors with exposure to extreme heat, requiring safety compliance and punctuality.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and being 18 years or older. Preference is given to candidates with up to six months of grounds maintenance experience.