Tradesworker (South Strand- Weekends, PT)

City of Santa Fe Springs; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Santa Fe Springs seeks a Grounds Maintenance worker to perform landscaping and maintenance across parks and recreation facilities. You will manage grounds, athletic fields, plantings, trails, and facilities, using mowers, tools, and safety procedures to keep properties clean and safe.

Shift is 10 hours with weekend work; strong initiative and teamwork are essential. Typical duties include custodial tasks, chemical application, equipment maintenance, field preparation, and providing

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of safety procedures for grounds work.
• Basic understanding of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups of people.
• Experience operating common grounds maintenance equipment.
• Must follow policies and procedures and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and background check.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, planting, and cleaning.
• Prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines and may cover different locations.
• Applies fertilizers and pesticides using mechanical equipment and keeps records.
• Maintains grounds and equipment; repairs minor issues or coords repairs.
• Prepares athletic fields for play, including chalking and setting bases.
• Operates equipment safely and reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Assists with events and customer service for park visitors.
• Cleans facilities and restrooms and restocks supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Public interaction

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn equipment

Power tools

Chemical handling

Job description

General Job Description

Under general supervision, performs manual labor and semi-skilled work in the landscaping and maintenance of Parks and Recreation including, but not limited to keeping the buildings and grounds in a specific District clean, safe and well maintained. This includes athletic fields, boat landings, planted areas, right-of-ways, trails, Recreation and/or Community Center(s) and other grounds. Work involves the exercise of initiative, sound judgment, and discretion in the performance of duties. Assignments are in the form of general outline or desired results, with methods and routines expected to be developed and implemented as appropriate. Also involves using a variety of procedures, power and hand tools, soaps, chemicals, waxes, and various machines, to maintain properties, including, but not limited to, mowers, weed whackers, blowers and trucks. Shift varies, 10 hour shifts. Saturday & Sunday

General Job Description

Under general supervision, performs manual labor and semi-skilled work in the landscaping and maintenance of Parks and Recreation including, but not limited to keeping the buildings and grounds in a specific District clean, safe and well maintained. This includes athletic fields, boat landings, planted areas, right-of-ways, trails, Recreation and/or Community Center(s) and other grounds. Work involves the exercise of initiative, sound judgment, and discretion in the performance of duties. Assignments are in the form of general outline or desired results, with methods and routines expected to be developed and implemented as appropriate. Also involves using a variety of procedures, power and hand tools, soaps, chemicals, waxes, and various machines, to maintain properties, including, but not limited to, mowers, weed whackers, blowers and trucks. Shift varies, 10 hour shifts. Saturday & Sunday

Duties for this Position

• Performs routine custodial services in Recreation buildings including sweeping, mopping, polishing, floor care, dusting, vacuuming, spot cleaning, replacing light bulbs, and light handy-work. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, fences, etc. as directed. Plants annuals and shrubbery in flower beds, trims, and shapes shrubs and trees as directed. Waters plants and trees etc. as directed. Performs routine seasonal grounds keeping duties, including flower and foliage care and planting, raking or blowing leaves, mowing grass, mulching and removing weeds.
• Prioritizes assignments in order to meet objectives effectively, efficiently and to ensure deadlines are met. May be assigned to report at a different time and location to perform different duties as necessary. May be required to report to work to serve customers during emergency conditions. May be required to work some weekends.
• Performs the application of fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide and other chemical applications. Loads and mixes chemicals, operates application equipment such as tank sprayer, backpack pump, and hand spreader, and posts notices warning of application. Records and maintains application records.
• Maintains grounds by inspecting, painting, cleaning, repairing or replacing equipment, installing and repairing fences, signs, tables, ball fields and other fixtures and structures at park and recreation facilities. Maintains equipment such as sharpening tools, weed eaters, cutters, edging tools, blades and shears. Makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Properly preparing athletic fields for play including dragging fields, chalking, painting, setting bases, anchoring goals, and other functions as directed. Makes minor repairs to irrigation system including changing sprinkler heads.
• Perform work safely in accordance with department safety procedures and the County Safety Program. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to Supervisor. Inspects equipment and facilities, conducts preventative maintenance, services equipment and ensures safety.
• Operates mowers, trucks, cars transport equipment, weed eater, edger, leaf blower and a variety of power tools. Loads and unloads supplies, furniture, office equipment, and materials for Parks & Rec. functions and special events.
• Performs light maintenance and custodial duties such as trash pick up, floor sweeping, wiping counters off. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and locker rooms following established practices and procedures. Stocks areas with appropriate supplies and notifies supervisor of appropriate needs for supplies. Notifies supervisor of needed work orders and areas where assistance is needed. Clean restrooms, pick up litter, dispose of trash, sweep or blow debris.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide friendly, timely and responsive customer service.

Position Minimum Requirements

• Acceptable level of knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to grounds keeping and maintenance work.
• Acceptable level of knowledge of proper use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides. Acceptable level of knowledge of cultivation, weed control, seeding and planting of trees, and nursing beds.
• Has considerable knowledge of use and care of motorized equipment and hand/power tools used in grounds work.
• Is able to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
• Has the ability to communicate and interact with people from a very wide variety of backgrounds as well as education levels.
• Has the ability to make sound, educated decisions. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Keeps informed of changes in operation philosophies and policies of the County and continually reviews department policies to ensure that any changes in County philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated.

Additional Information

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Has combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• A South Carolina or North Carolina Driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass the required pre-employment physical and background check.

Retirement

• Participate in the South Carolina State Retirement System with strong employer contributions (SCRS or PORS).