Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in grounds maintenance and operating mowing equipment.

• Knowledge of general construction tools and equipment with safe work practices.
• The ability to perform heavy manual labor, learn to operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in the work day.
• Ability to diffuse escalating situations.
• Ability to operate a smartphone and tablet to inspect equipment and submit work orders and safety issues.

NOTE Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular

• Our parks are open 365 days of the year. The Parks Department works 4-10 hour shifts. Hours/days may vary based on business needs of the department and some weekend, evening hours or holidays will be required during special events or in times of emergency response/preparedness.

• PCT 2

• Reports to: Foreman or Park Manager
  Supervises: None

• Required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Some working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g., hard hats, respirator masks, gloves, etc.).
• Some exposure to mechanical, electrical and explosive hazards, dust, toxic and chemicals, and confined space work, using proper safety precautions.
• This is a physically active position which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and requires moderate physical exertion and exposure to dangerous tools and equipment and hazardous chemicals and pesticides.
  
  

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.