Seasonal Groundskeeper – Outdoor Parks & Facilities

City of Joplin, MO; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 17,909,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Joplin seeks a dependable grounds maintenance worker to perform landscape and grounds upkeep for city facilities. The role requires mowing lawns, trimming plants, pruning trees, and maintaining cleanliness of grounds and restrooms.

Responsibilities include operating riding and push mowers, brush hog, weed eater, and small trucks, plus assisting with maintenance tasks and safety procedures. Applicants must pass background checks and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grounds/landscape maintenance procedures and tool operation.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Read and follow oral and written instructions; operate tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Mows lawns, rakes leaves, trims plants and shrubs, and prunes bushes and trees.
• Operates equipment such as riding and push mowers, brush hog, weed eater, trucks.
• Cleans and maintains groundskeeping equipment and facilities, including restrooms and common areas.
• Picks up trash and maintains appearance of city facilities and grounds.
• Performs building and grounds maintenance to ensure clean, neat facilities.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Power tools

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Brush hog

Hand tools

Job description

City of Joplin seeks a dependable grounds maintenance worker to perform landscape and grounds upkeep for city facilities. The role requires mowing lawns, trimming plants, pruning trees, and maintaining cleanliness of grounds and restrooms.

Responsibilities include operating riding and push mowers, brush hog, weed eater, and small trucks, plus assisting with maintenance tasks and safety procedures. Applicants must pass background checks and hold a valid driver’s license.