Seasonal GroundsKeeper

Job PostingEmployer: Port of BellinghamSalary: $17.50 - $18.50 HourlyLocation: Bellingham, WAJob Type: Full-Time TemporaryDepartment: MaintenanceClosing Date: ContinuousJob DescriptionThis is a Full-time temporary grounds position with 6 to 8 month positions available. Duties include grounds maintenance activities to include mowing, trimming, edging and irrigation of turf areas and pruning, planting and irrigation of trees, shrubs, flowers, etc. Sanitation duties include trash and debris removal, custodial duties as assigned.This position performs a variety of grounds maintenance work in several program areas. Program assignments may change depending upon department needs. Works under general supervision to complete tasks. May be assigned to work independently or as part of a crew.Employees in this classification typically perform work in the following areas depending upon seasonal and on-going work needs. The work activities are not all inclusive and the work may be assigned as necessary.Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Operates a variety of riding mowing equipment to mow turf areas and a variety of power hand equipment such as hand mowers, weed eaters, edgers and blowers.Operates automotive equipment such as pickup trucks with trailer attachments and small utility tractors.Prunes or removes trees and shrubs using pruners, loppers, bow saws and power chain saws. Operates motor driven chipper equipment.Performs turf repairs, renovations and installations. Plants, fertilizes and irrigates turf, trees and shrubs.Maintains shrub bed areas including edging, hand weeding and application of mulch as well as planting. Maintains ornamental and flower displays.Rakes leaves and debris, operates power driven blowers, vacuums, and high pressure washers.Additional Work Performed:Cleans buildings and structures, empties trash containers and picks up litter.Assists with repairs, alterations and installation work to park buildings, structures and equipment involving carpentry, painting, masonry and other manual building trades skills.Qualifications:One-year paid grounds maintenance experience preferred.Knowledge of horticultural equipment operation preferred.Valid Washington State Drivers License by time of hire. Good driving record.Physical Characteristics:This position involves heavy physical labor, including walking, standing, crawling, squatting, lifting, bending, and pushing/pulling. Incumbent must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds on a regular basis. Incumbent must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.