What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker position at Fort Lupton Press?
Beginning pay range for position: $18.50 - $22.20 per hour
This is a seasonal position 30 to 40 hours per week with rotating weekends
Under supervision, performs care and maintenance of parks, City facilities
and other landscaping, assist with operating and maintaining sprinkler
system, and maintenance and repair of park structures and facilities.
Examples Of Essential Duties
The following duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive. Other duties
may be assigned.
Performs routine landscaping and turf maintenance: water, mow, trim,
rake and aerate.
Maintain, trim, and remove trees, bushes and shrubs.
Assists in the repair of water line breaks, cuts and lays sod, cleans
sprinkler lines, valves and heads.
Clean grounds, public parking lots and other installations of leaves,
weeds and litter.
Assist in the inspection, cleaning and repairing of park structures and
facilities, such as play equipment, picnic tables, shelters and fences.
Assist in the removal of debris resulting from storms.
Assist in performing minor repairs to motorized equipment, such as
lubrication, oil changes and cleaning.
Report incidents of vandalism.
Observes all common safety standards. Follows safety rules and regulations
and report violations of rules and regulations.
Ability to operate all equipment needed for grounds maintenance: mower,
edger, blower, tractor, loader, vehicle, and hand and power tools.
Loads and unloads equipment and supplies, cleans and cares for basic tools
and equipment.
Responds orally to informal grievances and relays information to the
supervisor.
Assist in the construction of various projects as needed.
Aid in the set-up and removal of equipment for special events.
Assist in the basic maintenance, preparation, layout, painting and
lining of softball, baseball and soccer fields.
Participates in snow removal duties, as assigned.
Respond to emergencies, as needed.
Assist with facility maintenance, as needed.
Ability to resolve problems encountered during daily operations and determines
appropriate solutions, if needed.
Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends and on-call, if needed.
Qualifications
Basic knowledge and ability to learn:
Demonstrate basic horticulture practices.
Knowledge of methods, techniques and tools used in the construction
maintenance of parks, landscaping areas and related facilities.
Understand watering requirements for lawns, trees and plants and various
types of soil.
Exhibit use and maintenance of chemical spraying equipment.
Display operation of a wide variety of equipment and tools used in parks
maintenance, repair and construction in a safe and effective manner.
Demonstrate understanding of pertinent federal and state laws, codes and
regulations; City ordinances, rules, policies and procedures;
Departmental rules, policies and procedures.
Ability to work effectively with other staff and public.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Education, Training And Certification Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Colorado Class "R" Driver's License at time of application.
Experience Requirement
One-year experience in park maintenance or related field, preferred.
One-year experience in building maintenance, construction and repair,
preferred.
Supplemental Information
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Supervisory Responsibility
No supervisory responsibility.
Guidance And Decision Making
Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the
employee to exercise judgment in adapting standard practices to differing
situations and recommend alternative actions to supervisor in situations
without precedent. Tools, work aids, and materials to be used are clearly
specified. Work product is subject to close, continuous inspection.
Interpersonal Communications
Contacts with the public or employees within the organization in the interest
of cooperative work accomplishment.
Physical Demands
Standing: remaining on one's fee in an upright position.
Walking: moving about on foot.
Handling: seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with hand(s).
Sitting: remaining in the normal seated position.
Fingering: picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers.
Carrying: transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
Climbing: ascending or descending objects usually with hands/feet.
Balancing: maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling over.
Stooping: bending the body by bending spine at the waist... for full
information follow application link.
This is a seasonal position 30 to 40 hours per week with rotating weekends
Under supervision, performs care and maintenance of parks, City facilities
and other landscaping, assist with operating and maintaining sprinkler
system, and maintenance and repair of park structures and facilities.
Examples Of Essential Duties
The following duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive. Other duties
may be assigned.
Performs routine landscaping and turf maintenance: water, mow, trim,
rake and aerate.
Maintain, trim, and remove trees, bushes and shrubs.
Assists in the repair of water line breaks, cuts and lays sod, cleans
sprinkler lines, valves and heads.
Clean grounds, public parking lots and other installations of leaves,
weeds and litter.
Assist in the inspection, cleaning and repairing of park structures and
facilities, such as play equipment, picnic tables, shelters and fences.
Assist in the removal of debris resulting from storms.
Assist in performing minor repairs to motorized equipment, such as
lubrication, oil changes and cleaning.
Report incidents of vandalism.
Observes all common safety standards. Follows safety rules and regulations
and report violations of rules and regulations.
Ability to operate all equipment needed for grounds maintenance: mower,
edger, blower, tractor, loader, vehicle, and hand and power tools.
Loads and unloads equipment and supplies, cleans and cares for basic tools
and equipment.
Responds orally to informal grievances and relays information to the
supervisor.
Assist in the construction of various projects as needed.
Aid in the set-up and removal of equipment for special events.
Assist in the basic maintenance, preparation, layout, painting and
lining of softball, baseball and soccer fields.
Participates in snow removal duties, as assigned.
Respond to emergencies, as needed.
Assist with facility maintenance, as needed.
Ability to resolve problems encountered during daily operations and determines
appropriate solutions, if needed.
Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends and on-call, if needed.
Qualifications
Basic knowledge and ability to learn:
Demonstrate basic horticulture practices.
Knowledge of methods, techniques and tools used in the construction
maintenance of parks, landscaping areas and related facilities.
Understand watering requirements for lawns, trees and plants and various
types of soil.
Exhibit use and maintenance of chemical spraying equipment.
Display operation of a wide variety of equipment and tools used in parks
maintenance, repair and construction in a safe and effective manner.
Demonstrate understanding of pertinent federal and state laws, codes and
regulations; City ordinances, rules, policies and procedures;
Departmental rules, policies and procedures.
Ability to work effectively with other staff and public.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Education, Training And Certification Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Colorado Class "R" Driver's License at time of application.
Experience Requirement
One-year experience in park maintenance or related field, preferred.
One-year experience in building maintenance, construction and repair,
preferred.
Supplemental Information
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Supervisory Responsibility
No supervisory responsibility.
Guidance And Decision Making
Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the
employee to exercise judgment in adapting standard practices to differing
situations and recommend alternative actions to supervisor in situations
without precedent. Tools, work aids, and materials to be used are clearly
specified. Work product is subject to close, continuous inspection.
Interpersonal Communications
Contacts with the public or employees within the organization in the interest
of cooperative work accomplishment.
Physical Demands
Standing: remaining on one's fee in an upright position.
Walking: moving about on foot.
Handling: seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with hand(s).
Sitting: remaining in the normal seated position.
Fingering: picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers.
Carrying: transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
Climbing: ascending or descending objects usually with hands/feet.
Balancing: maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling over.
Stooping: bending the body by bending spine at the waist... for full
information follow application link.
Salary : $19 - $22
