POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs general grounds maintenance and minor repairs to equipment and facilities in Parks and other County properties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General maintenance of grounds and facilities - grass cutting and raking; leaf removal; snow and ice removal; plowing, salting and cindering of roads and walkways; grading, seeding, and general landscape maintenance of grounds, equipment and facilities.
• Operates large mowing machines, various trucks, and equipment.
• Assists as a helper in other projects.  Ability to complete small jobs/projects in related qualified trades area.
• Willing to learn basics of assorted trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, landscaping, etc.).
• Ability to work with other grounds maintenance forces or trades as directed by management.

• May be required to perform additional work that follows prescribed or well-established procedures that can be learned within a reasonable time by training on the job.  More detailed instructions as to the nature of their duties will be given to employees at the beginning of work.

   

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years commercial landscape/grounds or parks experience
• Knowledgeable in one or more trade level areas.
• Ability to get along with various types of people.
• Physical ability to perform required tasks.
• CDL Class B with Airbrake endorsement preferred.  If an applicant does not have the preferred CDL at time of hire they must obtain CDL Class B with Airbrake endorsement within 180 working days of hire.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.