What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Coordinator position at City of Appleton Wisconsin?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Job Functions 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.
Other Job Functions 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. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: An associate
degree in natural resources, horticulture, park management or related
field, three to five years horticulture/park maintenance experience, or
equivalent combination of education, experience and training. 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. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/appletonwi
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.
Other Job Functions 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. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: An associate
degree in natural resources, horticulture, park management or related
field, three to five years horticulture/park maintenance experience, or
equivalent combination of education, experience and training. 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. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/appletonwi
