What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARKS SEASONAL GROUNDSKEEPER position at City of Rexburg?
Position Summary
Provides specialized care for the parks, rights-of-way, and building grounds of the City of Rexburg.
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and/or Certifications: Possess a valid driver license.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge Of
Outdoor work with exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather. Moderate physical activity exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending. Exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. Risk of bodily injury is moderate under normal conditions. May have disagreeable elements such as appearance of workplace, poor ventilation, or uneven temperatures. Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions. Some exposure to hazardous materials such as fumes, pesticides, cleaning agents, etc. and to high levels of noise. Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed with or without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.
Note: Please submit copies of any applicable education/training certificates or transcripts with your application and be prepared to present originals upon request.
Provides specialized care for the parks, rights-of-way, and building grounds of the City of Rexburg.
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
- Patrols assigned parks, trails, recreation areas, and facilities performing maintenance and repairs to assure proper functioning of equipment.
- Maintains, cleans, repairs, and paints pavilions, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic tables, barbeques, and other park features.
- Irrigates, mows, and plants turf. Plants and prunes trees, shrubs, and flowers.
- Operates tractors, gang mowers, rotary mowers, and other power equipment incidental to job.
- Performs preventative maintenance and checks on power equipment used.
- Assists with set up and take down for special events, such as the Rexburg Marathon.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and/or Certifications: Possess a valid driver license.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge Of
- Tools, equipment, and techniques used in maintenance, repair, and/or construction of landscapes, irrigation systems, and hardscapes which may include basic construction projects.
- Standard safety precautions.
- Small engine (gas and electric) repair preferred.
- Work with minimum supervision and understand and follow general work instructions.
- Perform outdoor manual labor for extended periods of time.
Outdoor work with exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather. Moderate physical activity exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending. Exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. Risk of bodily injury is moderate under normal conditions. May have disagreeable elements such as appearance of workplace, poor ventilation, or uneven temperatures. Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions. Some exposure to hazardous materials such as fumes, pesticides, cleaning agents, etc. and to high levels of noise. Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed with or without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.
Note: Please submit copies of any applicable education/training certificates or transcripts with your application and be prepared to present originals upon request.
