Grounds Equipment Operator (GEO) Full Time
The Town of Webster Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting applications for full-time employment. We are seeking motivated individuals looking for a life-long career.

Why apply:

• Competitive Pay, with increases
• Excellent benefits, including a pension
• Great Teammates with high standards
• Public Service

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a clean driver’s license
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, background check and driver’s license check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-years landscape, agriculture, or horticulture work experience
• Possession of a valid Class *D* Operator's license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment.
• Ideal candidates will have sports turf and landscape maintenance experience along with additional skills (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, equipment maintenance, etc.)
• Ability to follow direction, to solve problems and to complete work both independently and as a member of a team while being safe.

Typical Duties: (including but not limited to)

• Lawn and grounds work, snow removal, building cleaning and maintenance
• Perform light painting duties as directed.
• Operate commercial mowing and grounds care equipment
• Operate small engine equipment (weed eater, sod cutter, etc.)
• Operate 4-WD pickup with plow, agricultural tractors and small backhoe
• Routine maintenance of equipment and other duties as assigned.

Candidate must have physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position, including the lifting of significant weights. Candidates must be comfortable standing, walking, reaching overhead, climbing, and working on ladders, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

E.O.E.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.53 - $27.86 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• landscape, agriculture, or horticulture: 2 years (Preferred)
• sports turf/landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, equipment, etc.): 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Class D Operator's license issued by the NYS DMV (Required)

Work Location: In person