1 Grounds Coordinator Job in Appleton, WI
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City of Appleton, WI is Hiring a Grounds Coordinator Near Appleton, WI
Under the direction of the Grounds Manager this incumbent plans, prioritizes and implements grounds maintenance operations; recognize, protect, monitor and enhances the park's natural resources and physical improvements; analyze situations and solve problems; inspect park facilities; inspect playground equipment; prepares athletic fields for play, perform physical labor relating to projects and maintenance functions, perform all function of support staff; respond and act upon emergency situations.
Examples of Duties
- Plan and direct daily activities of assigned staff, contracted staff and/or seasonal staff.
- Seek opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiencies of staff and resources.
- Perform turf maintenance: lawn care, field maintenance,
- Perform snow removal.
- Perform playground inspections.
- Perform court inspections.
- Perform inspections of facilities and grounds to ensure proper maintenance of assets.
- Maintain the cleanliness of grounds: empty trash cans; pick up litter, clean rest rooms and shelters; and inspect park to help ensure safe and proper conduct of patrons.
- Prepares daily work schedule and assigns work to staff.
- Trains park work crews to ensure park activities are being carried out as planned.
- Monitors grounds maintenance activities on non park property, such as boulevards, triangles, right of ways and the grounds around City buildings.
- Assigns crews to maintain and prepare fields for ball games.
- Installs, inspects, repairs and mulches playground area.
- Performs minor repairs to park pavilions and other buildings on parkland.
- Orders inventory supplies.
- Maintains necessary records and prepares periodic activity reports.
- Responds to requests and complaints from the public, and requests for services from other departments.
- Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.
- Schedules and monitors work requests issued by the recreation division.
- Assists the Grounds Manager in planning and purchasing requirements for equipment, tools and other supplies.
- Coordinates set-ups for special events as they relate to Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management Department.
- Attends departmental meetings.
Typical Qualifications
- Knowledge of parks operations, facilities, and procedures.
- Knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance, particularly with regard to turf.
- Knowledge of pesticide application.
- Knowledge of City safety procedures and policies.
- Ability to operate, and train staff in the safe operation of small machinery and equipment.
- Ability to monitor work of staff at a variety of locations.
- Ability to plan and prioritize work within the constraints of changing weather conditions.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with personnel inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to maintain records and compile data for activity reports.
- Ability to work in a safe manner.
- Ability to obtain a Commercial pesticide applicator's license.
- Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with the N endorsement.
Supplemental Information
COMPETENCIES
Communication
Customer Focus
Handling Difficult People
Problem Solving
Adaptability/Flexibility
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Job Summary
Full Time
$72k-90k (estimate)
02/19/2024
04/22/2024
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