Parks Grounds Maintenance Worker

This position is responsible for maintenance of all public parks play grounds beaches and other public open space. In addition this position may be responsible for grounds and repair projects of other City owned facilities as directed.

Union Affiliation:American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Pay Grade 14:$27.00 - $30.08 Hourly
Remote Tier 1:Zero (0) days remote/week

• Carry out all aspects of mowing including but not limited to groomed mowing specialized and roadside mowing trimming and conservation grass mowing.
• Perform irrigation system adjustments minor repairs etc. as necessary.
• Perform maintenance and installation of park amenities including but not limited to playgrounds benches trash receptacles bike racks fencing monuments flagpoles etc.
• Perform welding and metal fabrication work to include but not limited to playground repair mowing deck and other implement repair. cutting with oxy-acetylene torches welding by MIG or with ARC.
• Perform graffiti removal including but not limited to sandblasting replacement of vandalized material sanding painting chemical removal of damage power washing etc.
• Perform landscape construction including but not limited to installation maintenance and repair of all turf and landscaped areas.
• Install maintain and repair surface water collections and basic storm water systems present in parks.
• Carry out all aspects of beach maintenance including but not limited to beach combing waste removal wood removal and beach erosion mitigation.
• Carry out all turf management duties including seeding fertilizing rolling aerating and top dressing for all City park turf areas.
• Perform playground work including but not limited to monthly inspections installation repair removal etc. Inspections performed in accordance with National Playground Safety Inspection standards.
• Assist the City Arborist and Arborist Technicians with vegetation management to include but not limited to pruning brush clearing vista clearing for specific areas such as the bike path roadside green space landfills garden sites etc.
• Install and maintain all parks athletic fields to prepare all appropriate turf surfaces and markings for athletic fields for scheduled athletic events including softball football lacrosse baseball soccer volleyball etc.
• Carry out maintenance on park roadways parking lots walkways bike paths trails to include but not limited to asphalt repair concrete repair drainage repair fence installation and repair grading barrier installation and removal ensuring compliance with ADA.
• Collect and remove all trash from all park properties.
• Operate equipment including but not limited to specialized implements trucks trailers tractors and loaders.
• Operate trimmers chainsaws and other vegetation management equipment.
• Perform daily weekly and monthly service checks and basic maintenance tasks on all equipment used including tractors implements and vehicles. Maintenance functions include routinely cleaning fueling and greasing equipment used. It also includes preventative maintenance including but not limited to the sharpening and replacing of blades as required of mowing trimming and saw blade equipment.
• Assist Grounds and Cemetery Maintenance Manager to ensure equipment receives service and required maintenance according to specified maintenance schedules. Carry out routine trips to drop off and pickup equipment and vehicles in need of service.
• Perform all aspects of parks sign management including installation and repair.
• Plow and remove snow from walkways bike paths parking areas and outdoor skating rinks located in parks or other properties managed by Parks and Recreation or properties for which Parks and Recreation has contracted with for snow removal as required.
• Carry out all aspects of outdoor skating rinks (parks and other properties as directed) including but not limited to water system preparation site preparation layout flooding resurfacing installation and removal of City owned commercial rink systems and snow removal.
• Perform tasks associated with special events occurring throughout the City including but not limited to crowd and traffic control installation of temporary fencing Carry out special work detail requests from outside departments and other local City entities as directed.
• Respond appropriately to public inquiries regarding parks infrastructure.
• Complete written forms to document equipment maintenance. Act as Ambassador for the City carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful professional manner.
• Assist in the provision of cost and material estimates on building construction projects turf projects roadway projects etc.
• Safely operate skill saws generators sawzalls hammer drills jackhammers table saw radial arm saw chop saw hole shooter drills transit hammers sledge tape measure scaffolding ladders etc.
• May provide direction to contractors working on buildings grounds and other park and City infrastructure.

• Perform other duties as required.

• Ability to actively support City diversity equity and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of experience using commercial riding lawn-mowing equipment required.
• Two years (2) of experience in general landscape construction or park or grounds maintenance required.
• Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Class D Vermont Drivers License required.
• Background in turf management with experience in seedbed preparation preferred.
• Background in landscape construction with knowledge of irrigation system installation and repair preferred.
• Ability to act independently with little or no supervision.

• Ability to maintain professional appearance while engaging in field work by refraining from any use of profanity inappropriate language or inappropriate behavior required.

• Ability to provide direction and/or work with volunteers and temporary employees.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Experience using a pick-up or one-ton truck with front snowplow and landscape trailer required
• Operate all Parks equipment in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate Agricultural Style tractors back hoe front-end loader chain saws and other power tools and equipment.
• Utilize personal safety equipment in accordance with all VOSHA and department policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact with the public in a respectful and professional manner at all times.
• May be required to obtain and maintain Playground Safety Inspector Certification.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds as directed.
• Ability to work evenings weekends and holidays.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation race color national origin place of birth ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status crime victim status veteran status disability HIV positive status or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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