GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Description

Grounds Maintenance Worker

general purpose

To perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds and parks.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Employee has no direct supervisory responsibilities.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields, mows weeds, cleans and maintains tennis courts, maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.


Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms.


Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs.


Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.


Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.


Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.


Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of parks and open spaces.


Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.


Operates tractors, mowers, jackhammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.


Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.


Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.


Assists in setting up and taking down furniture for various recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.


Keep records of work completed.


Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license and comply with City of Killeen.

Performs other duties as assigned.


Required minimum qualifications

Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent, and,


2. Six (6) months of experience is preferred; or,


3. Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.


2. Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.


3. Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.


4. Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.


5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.


6. Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.


7. Ability to understand, follows, and transmit written and oral instructions.


8. Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.


9. Maintains regular and punctual attendance.


Special REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have a valid Texas driver's license within 60 days of hire.

2. Must have a valid driver's license by date of hire.

Tools and equipment used

Pickup truck, lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, aerifier, chain saw, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems, welding equipment, miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance; carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; janitorial equipment, safety equipment as required.

physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.


The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.


The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


selection GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.


The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.