Groundskeeper I - II - West District Parks Seasonal

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Level I $15.14 $17.04 Hourly

Level II $16.69 $18.78 Hourly

Job Summary:

The Seasonal Groundskeeper Parks ensures the physical aspects of the community are maintained and standards are met regarding the grounds amenities and overall curb appeal of the City of Greeley Parks system. Applicants will work with a diverse team on a variety of projects and assignments while serving locations in the Parks Division for events such as the Arts Picnic Shelter rentals and various community events. Exposure to high traffic areas in medians and rightorways parks athletic facilities and Public grounds may exist. Possible exposure to homeless/transient individuals and camps which may pose biohazard risks in rare instances.

The Groundskeeper Parks role is a handson hardworking individual who must be willing to drop anything and everything for an emergency; big or small. The City relies on the Groundskeeper to follow safety protocols while being responsive thorough and a resourceful selfstarter with a customer focused mindset. Sites included but not limited to Broadview Franklin Luther Sherwood Westmoor Hazelton Promontory Allen Bittersweet Coyote Run Epple Pheasant Run Cottonwood Greeley West Leavy and Sanborn.

Scheduling for this position varies and will include working evenings weekends and holidays as followed by State and Federal law.

This is a continuous posting and can be closed at any time.

Experience Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

Level I

• Minimal to no previous experience.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Possess a valid drivers license and a good driving record.

Level II

• Two 2 years of experience in park grounds cemetery golf course horticulture or arboriculture open space management Rights of Way or similar fields.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess a valid drivers license and a good driving record.

Preferred

• None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability and willingness to assist others with questions about facilities operations hours and general regulations.
• Ability to work a variety of small and large events and venues.
• Ability to operate handheld tools and pressure washing equipment.
• Ability to operate golf carts turf utility vehicles and twostroke engine tools including string trimmers hand and backpack blowers; hand power tools push mowers shop equipment etc.
• Ability to identify most common native vs. nonnative plant species
• Ability to identify native and nonnative plants of concern in open spaces and make informed decisions on the actions based on each species
• Ability to safety operate:
  • a motor vehicle on public roadways if age requirements are met including trucks.
  • power equipment such as highpressure washers and hand blowers.
  • 3 6 wide riding rotary mowing units used for mowing small park areas and small parkways.
  • 1016 wide riding mowers used in Parks.
  • commercial truck and pull a trailer with loaded equipment.
  • brush weedeater rototiller snow throwers and backpack blower.
  • water truck forklift tractors front end loaders excavators and skid loader machines and their various attachments including backhoe auger pathway surface leveler groomer synthetic turf sweeper.
  • chainsaws and woodchippers in team settings.
  • rotary mowers 16 wide or larger in turf areas.
• Ability to walk throughout facility grounds of various topographical conditions to visually identify needed work and inspect work results.
• Ability to handle difficult situations using tact patience and good judgment.
• Collaboration skills including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to facilitate interaction communication and teamwork between others.
• Oral written and listening communication skills including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages information concepts and details accurately and clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work meet deadlines and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic positive problemsolving attitude and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices including customer needs assessments meeting quality service standards and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• Customer service skills including the ability to actively listen address customer needs defuse tense situations and maintain an open flexible and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds cultures and ages.

Essential Functions:

• Cleans and stocks restrooms including portalets.
• Cleans and removes debris from shelters and uneven turf areas.
• Wash picnic tables benches and trash receptacle covers.
• Empties and cleans permanent BBQ grills.
• Drags with utility vehicle or by hand park baseball infields.
• Empties trash receptacles regularly throughout assigned areas.
• Assists with repairs and maintenance of playgrounds shelters hard courts and site furnishings grooming neighborhood athletic fields while inspecting building sites for vandalism and graffiti.
• Pulls weeds in landscape beds and mulched parking lot medians.
• Performs vegetation management to include string trimming and edging.
• Performs hand watering for lawns and landscape beds.
• Operates motorized handheld turf maintenance equipment to include push mowers string trimmers and blowers.
• Operates motorized leaf and debris vacuum on hard surface and turf areas.
• Assists with hanging and removal of holiday lighting displays.
• Performs basic repairs to brick pavers to include setting leveling and cutting with a wet saw.
• Assists in proper loading and securement of equipment in the field.
• Performs irrigation tasks including hand watering sprinkler adjustment soil moisture identification and management.
• Assists with inspecting park amenities for safety.
• Levels volleyball pits playground surface fill with hand or power equipment.
• Inspects basketball tennis and pickleball court surfaces for debris clean and/wash courts inspect net height and properly adjust when needed.
• Assists with herbicide application from pump sprayers and other more technical management tasks.
• Lays sod or seed as required.
• Performs more technical irrigation work to include mainline repair system redesign valve box leveling and valve replacements.
• Operates as needed large area turf mowers from 72 wide to 16 wide including preventative daily maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
• Operates tractors and various maintenance equipment to perform aerating fertilizing seeding loading and unloading of soils debris and various landscaping materials.
• Operates skid steer with attachments for construction activities or maintenance projects.
• Operates snow removal equipment from single stage snow blowers to tractor mounted snow blowers and brooms.
• Applies fertilizer pesticide and insecticide chemical applications using manual and rideon spreaders handheld and backpack sprayers and vehicle mounted sprayers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment andPhysical Requirements

Work Environment

• Work outside with exposure to all weather elements.
• Long periods of time involved in planting hand weeding and maintaining grounds using a shovel rake and other tools.
• Schedule availability to work late nights weekends and holidays for sports event setup and cleanup duties.
• Hours may be flexible depending on assigned area 2040 hours per week with weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Extended hours operating grounds equipment i.e. poly cord trimmers mowers & a multitude of other equipment.
• Incumbent may be exposed to loud amplified sound equipment while working grounds.
• Follow workplace safety rules at all times.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors coworkers and general public.
• Handle difficult situations using tact patience and good judgment.
• Mix and use chemicals for and grass control following label and local regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity enough to operate hand and power tools.
• Exposure to vegetation that can cause punctures biting insects wildlife offleash dogs.
• Manual labor prolonged standing kneeling bending and walking climbing ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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