Groundskeeper I

GROUNDSKEEPER I duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Individual will perform landscape and grounds maintenance services for parks, building sites, roadways, school sites, athletic fields resort area, and the Municipal Center
• Operate a variety of lawn mowers (including commercial type) and other motorized equipment
• Operate handheld power tools such as weed-eaters, edging and trimming equipment
• Use common gardening and hand tools
• Collect and dispose of trash and debris
• Load and unload tools, equipment, dirt, gravel, clay, and sand for project assignments
• Regularly lift/carry 50 lbs. and occasionally lift/carry 50+ lbs
• Work independently and/or as part of a team
• Assist in installing, mulching, maintaining, and weeding plant and shrub beds, lawn areas, turf, and walkways
• Prune, fertilize, spray herbicides, apply pesticides, etc.
• Plant Installation
• Plant & tree pruning
• Athletic field maintenance

*Work is performed outside in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures*

There is a $2,100 sign-on bonus for newly hired employees. The bonus is divided into three bonus increments:

First $550 bonus will be issued after the first three (3) months of employment

Second $550 bonus will be issued upon the six (6) month evaluation with an overall performance of “Meets Expectations”

Third $1,000 bonus will be issued upon the one (1) year evaluation with an overall performance of “Meets Expectations”

MINIMUMS: Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid drivers license.