What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper - Parks Department position at Lehigh County Public Defender?
Summary / Objective
- This is a skilled grounds maintenance position. A position in this class performs a variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of parks and sports fields. Work includes the operation and routine maintenance of power-equipment and repairs to recreational and related facilities and equipment. A position in this class reports directly to a supervisory position.
- Operates powered equipment, trim grass; services power equipment by changing oil, lubricating and adjusting as necessary; maintains hand tools by cleaning, drying and storing properly.
- Applies trade related pesticides and fertilizers as directed.
- Maintains grounds; rake leaves, picks up litter and keeps areas tidy and in good appearance; clears ditches and removes brush from trails and pathways.
- Performs repair work at park facilities; cleans and maintains facilities and equipment associated with assigned area.
- Maintains irrigation systems by replacing valves, repairing broken water pipelines; performs repair work and cleans and maintains facilities and equipment associated with assigned area.
- Use chainsaws to fell and buck trees. Use chippers to remove branches.
- Remove snow and ice, by shoveling, plowing, or applying deicer.
- Performs other work as assigned.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- High School Diploma required
- Must possess a valid PA driver's license, Class A CDL
- Must have, or obtain a Category 23 Certified Pesticide Applicators License within one year of hire.
- Six months experience in grounds maintenance work.
- Basic knowledge of methods, techniques, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
- Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and work well with others.
- Ability to work out-of-doors in all climatic conditions.
- Occasional Evening/Weekend/Holiday hours will be required.