Groundskeeper I - II - Island Grove Seasonal
City of Greeley
- Greeley, CO
- $15.14-18.93 per hour
- Temporary
- Part-time
- Minimal to no previous experience required.
- Possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Maintain all of the responsibilities for Levels I.
- Previous experience in ground maintenance operations.
- Possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- None
- Ability to assist in proper loading and securement of equipment in the field.
- Ability to operate small equipment such as weed eater, edger and backpack blower.
- Ability to safely operate riding mower equipment up to 6' wide.
- Knowledge of basic carpentry, basic plumbing and basic electrical.
- Operate large area turf mowers from 72” wide to 16' wide, including preventative daily maintenance and upkeep of equipment for Level IIs.
- Ability to clean and maintain mowing equipment.
- Ability to see and maneuver around obstacles in the path of travel during mowing operations.
- Ability to work outside under widely varying environmental conditions.
- Ability to safely operate and perform the duties required of the position.
- Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
- Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.
- Ability to respond to requests in a timely manner.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with team members.
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
- Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
- Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
- Cleans and stocks restrooms daily.
- General Park, turf and Event maintenance.
- Cleans and removes debris from shelters and turf areas.
- Empties trash receptacles regularly throughout assigned areas.
- Assists with repairs and maintenance of playgrounds, shelters.
- Pulls weeds in landscape beds.
- Performs hand watering and simple water valve operation for lawns and landscape beds.
- Plants and prunes forestry-related or horticultural maintenance.
- Cleans and maintains Right of Way medians and tree lawns.
- Operates small equipment such as weed eater, edger and backpack blower.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to perform all duties of grounds keeper level 1.
- Assists in proper loading and securement of equipment in the field.
- Performs basic irrigation tasks, including routine sprinkler tests, hand watering, sprinkler clock and zone adjustments.
- Assists with herbicide application and other more technical weed management tasks.
- Performs more technical irrigation work to include mainline, lateral repair, system redesign, and valve replacements.
- Applies fertilizer, pesticide, and insecticide chemical applications using manual and ride-on spreaders, handheld and backpack sprayers.
- Operates riding mower and heavy equipment such as skid steer and loader.
- Repairs and maintains picnic tables and split rail fencing.
- Maintains outdoor facilities for reservations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Exposure to high traffic areas in medians and right-or-ways.
- Work outside with exposure to all weather elements.
- Long periods of time involved in planting, hand weeding and maintaining grounds using a shovel, rake and other tools.
- Hours may be flexible depending on assigned area, 32-40 hours per wk. Primarily M-F 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., with weekends and holidays as assigned.
- Extended hours operating grounds equipment - i.e. poly cord trimmers, mowers, & a multitude of other equipment.
- May be exposed to loud amplified sound equipment while working arena show grounds.
- Follow workplace safety rules at all times.
- May handle difficult situations using tact, patience and good judgment.
- Manual labor, prolonged standing, kneeling, bending and walking, climbing ladders and stairs.
- May lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
- May lift arm above shoulder level and to move objects frequently.
- Mix and use chemicals for weed and grass control following label and local regulations.
- Manual dexterity enough to operate hand and power tools.
- Vision enough to perform above functions and to read printed instructions.
- Exposure to vegetation that can cause punctures, biting insects, wildlife, off-leash dogs.
- Exposure to homeless/transient individuals and camps which may pose biohazard risks.
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