Grounds Maintenance Worker

Grounds Maintenance Worker

The Maintenance Worker performs manual tasks in mowing and trimming around City buildings and rights-of-way. The job requires considerable knowledge, skills and abilities in the use of various types of manual, gas, or electrically powered tools, equipment, and machinery. The Worker is exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, rain, poison ivy and oak, strong odors and/or smoke. He or she is also exposed to pollen, and a variety of extreme weather conditions. On-call and weekend work are occasionally required as is occasional reassignment to other departments or crews.

The Worker reports primarily to the Grounds Crew Leader. However, he or she may receive instructions or guidance from others including other Crew Leaders, the Public Works Foreman, or the Director of Public Works.

High School graduate, GED, or equivalent.

Have and maintain a clear and valid Texas Class C Driver License with an acceptable driving record.

Successfully complete pre-employment background checks, pre-employment medical/physical test(s), and driver license check.

In order to successfully achieve the goals of the Public Works Department, the Worker must meet the following physical and mental requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. He or she must have the ability to:

Work safely and follow oral and written instructions.

Use janitorial equipment and supplies.

Perform strenuous work.

Learn and remember information and details relating to the job.

Engage in repetitive motion involving the hands and arms including but not limited to holding a weed eater and pushing a lawnmower.

Use hand tools, power tools, lawn mowers and weed eaters and learn to make minor repairs to small equipment.

Work outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Do hard labor such as lifting, pushing, digging, sweeping, and raking.

Lift and/or move unassisted objects weighing at least 50 pounds.

Maintain balance, walk, sit, stoop, bend, kneel, stand and reach.

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and interact effectively in English with co-workers and the public.

Climb and descend ladders and stairs and work above ground.

Walk on a variety of surfaces.

Drive vehicles.

Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.

Hear and speak by means of radio.

Report for duty after normal business hours in the event of emergencies or unusual conditions, as required.

The Worker must be able to perform the following physical and mental requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:

Engage in hard labor such as lifting, pushing, digging, sweeping and raking.

Maintain balance, walk, sit, stoop, bend, kneel, stand and reach unassisted; grasp and hold equipment and objects, and ability to climb and descend ladders and stairs and work from heights.

Frequently walk, stand, stoop/bend, crawl/kneel and reach, grasp, push and pull.

Walk on a variety of uneven, sometimes slippery surfaces.

Stand and walk while working for extended periods of time.

Good motor coordination skills, that is, the Worker must be able to coordinate his or her eyes, hands, fingers and feet rapidly and accurately in order to handle precise movements as when operating equipment or driving a motor vehicle, operating machinery or equipment, and in response to visual, auditory and other stimuli.

Work outdoors while exposed to all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, in close physical proximity to other people, and in open or closed vehicles or equipment.

Lift and/or move, unassisted, objects weighing as much as fifty (50) pounds.

Engage in rapid, strenuous physical movement as in emergency situations.

See clearly and be able to read and understand warning signs and labels.

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and interact effectively with co-workers and the public.

Tolerate fumes, dust, dirt and noise and have the ability to wear required personal protective devices.

Must be able to withstand whole body vibration as when operating certain equipment.

Learn and remember information, details, and instructions relating to the job.

Understand and communicate information about the job.

Understand the meaning of and use and speak words understandably and effectively in English with co-workers and others.

Good hearing and listening abilities, that is, the Worker must be able to hear spoken words from co-workers, supervisors and others.

Work under pressure and deadlines in order to respond to the public and co-workers.

Ability to hear and speak by means of radio.

Ability to report for duty after normal business hours while on standby duty and during emergencies.

Must be tolerant of noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable and wear personal protective devices as directed and when needed.

Must have a keen eye for detail as some mistakes are not easily corrected and have serious consequences.

In addition to the other duties listed in this Job Description, the Grounds Maintenance Worker must be able to perform the following additional essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mow and trim on City property, around City Buildings and rights-of-way using either power or hand operated equipment including but not limited to mowers, weed eaters, rakes, brooms, and tree trimming tools.

Care for and maintain equipment.

Follow City and Department policies and procedures and the instructions of his or her supervisor.

Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and others (internally and externally) in order to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve and/or report problems or complaints.

Use good judgment and make good decisions in matters related to the job.

Assist others; be helpful, cooperative and courteous, and demonstrate a good attitude in all dealings with the public, co-workers and others.

Report in a timely manner all issues, concerns and questions to the supervisor or others as appropriate in the chain of command.

Take up matters affecting his or her job with his or her immediate supervisor and through proper channels.

Punctual, regular, on-site, in-person attendance is a requirement of the job.

Work outside of normal working hours as required and be on call and available for duty during emergency periods as defined by City Council, the City Manager or the Department Director.

Demonstrate initiative and diligence in the prompt and proper completion of all job duties, whether or not listed in this Job Description.

Safeguard City property and recognize and report needed repairs.

Work safely, follow safety rules and training, wear personal protective devices when required and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Maintain confidentiality with regard to all City business.

Perform other duties as assigned.