Parks Grounds Crew Member

DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Parks Manager, grounds crew members will perform routine work in the maintenance of the City's parks, trails, and recreation facilities.  Maintenance duties include mowing, landscaping, irrigation, sports fields maintenance, and general maintenance.  Grounds crew members will also set up, support, and tear down amenities associated with city special events and recreational programs when needed. Working occasional evenings, holidays, and weekends to support events and programs will occasionally be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Job descriptions are subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

• Maintains parks, trails, and landscape maintenance by mowing, edging, and fertilizing, and pruning trees and shrubs
• Repairs athletic fields and sports courts; reconditions, preps, and maintains sports fields specifications
• Performs routine irrigation maintenance, inspection, and repair
• Performs general cleanup of grounds and facilities, including restrooms, athletic facilities, and parking lots
• Inspects, cleans, and repairs tools and equipment related to assignment, including playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, and other related recreation equipment
• Provides support for all city special events, recreation leagues, tournaments, and park rentals
• Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members
• Performs the essential functions as described in the physical demands and work environment sections below
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, grounds crew members must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Basic park and athletic field maintenance principles
• Maintenance of athletic fields, athletic courts, landscape, and turf maintenance
• Safe working practices

Skill in:

• Performing basic mathematical calculations
• Operating light construction equipment
• Applying safe driving practices
• Landscape and sports turf maintenance
• Using a computer and related software applications

Ability to:

• Properly record and maintain daily work log
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Perform routine maintenance and repair activities
• Operate or use vehicles, equipment, and various power and hand-held tools
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED; and any experience and training which provides the knowledge and ability to perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

 Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Michigan Driver License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work requires heavy physical exertion and effort. The need for physical stamina and endurance is great. The degree of physical strain produced on the job is high. Daily work hours will be sent walking, operating equipment and manual excursion to perform duties. It results in fatigue, and requires periods of rest. Job requirements for manual dexterity and physical manipulation are high. Work could involve the coordination of body movements involving various body postures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Parks Grounds Crew members will be working outdoors during all seasons for the majority of their time. Crew members may be subjected to extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position, candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to start date.