Groundskeeper

Job Description

Perform manual, skilled, and unskilled labor in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of grounds and facilities at and around City parks/facilities and on or adjacent to public rights-of-way. Performs general construction, maintenance, and repairs to a wide array of City buildings and infrastructure. This position requires applicants to be 16 years of age or older.

The job requires working knowledge of construction and landscape techniques and general cleaning and janitorial methods. The job requires the ability to utilize hand and power tools in a safe manner. The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public. Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, in wet and humid conditions, with areas of dust, odors, mist, gases or other airborne matter. Employees work in/at places where they are exposed to mechanical hazards. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. This position works days, evenings, and weekends as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs maintenance, up-keep and game field preparations for various City baseball/softball, soccer and football fields.
• May be responsible for driving a City vehicle to various ballfield/sports field facilities throughout the City, as assigned. Operates a variety of mowers to maintain athletic fields and lawns; inspects tractor and mower for safe and proper operation; maintains equipment as needed, replaces fuel, fluids, and oil.
• Mows, edges, trims and rakes fields; operates riding mowers, push mowers, light duty vehicles, blowers, sweepers, trimmers, edger, and weed eaters. Rakes, sweeps, blows and picks up clippings, paper, and trash from athletic fields.
• Performs daily Baseball/Softball Field maintenance, including filling infield holes, adding clay to infield when necessary, and inspecting the ball fields for proper safety. Prepare ballfields for game activities, including dragging the infield, chalking the field according to specified dimensions, watering infield, and setting bases.
• Job requires ability to understand and execute oral & written directions in performance of grounds maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as directed by Lead Groundskeeper or Team Sports Program Manager and/or Specialist.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Applicant must be 16 years of age or older;
• High school diploma or GED is preferred;
• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience may be required;
• Specialized certifications, construction and/or supervisory experience may be required;
• Idaho Driver's license is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.