Extra Help - Parks & Grounds Worker

Assist the tree maintenance specialist in trimming, pruning, and removing a variety of trees; apply protective substances and spray trees for infestation as required; operate a variety of tree maintenance equipment and tools such as bucket trucks and with aerial lift apparatus, chain saws, and chippers; apply fertilizers; perform grounds maintenance and clean-up tasks such as mowing and edging of lawns and landscaped areas; patrol park and building areas to prevent vandalism, theft and other undesirable activities; inspect parks and building areas for safety conditions; ensure that park rules and regulations are enforced and followed; provide assistance to the public; service and repair pumps; operate a variety of motorized equipment and use a variety of hand tools including mowers, sweepers, tractors, edger and chainsaws; install, repair and maintain sprinkler systems; maintain a variety of records; perform routine maintenance and cleaning; may assist with crowd and traffic control; may collect fees.

Education- Completion or equivalent to twelfth (12th) grade

Experience- One (1) year of responsible landscape, grounds, and/or tree maintenance experience.

Knowledge of – Proper use of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance work; methods used in proper maintenance of building and grounds; safety practices and procedures; math sufficient to collect fees

and complete time sheets.

Skill/Ability to – Operate a variety of motorized equipment such as chippers, chainsaws, bucket trucks, tractors, sweepers, mowers and edger; give and follow verbal and written instructions; read, understand and interpret park rules and regulations; use patience, tact and courtesy when dealing with co-workers and the

public; observe safe work practices; perform manual labor.

Acceptable qualifying experience: Paid, volunteer, self-employed, and internship works as a landscaper, parks and/or Grounds Worker, maintenance workers (where grounds keeping is a part of the job), tree maintenance/trimmer worker, ranch or grove worker (where duties were grounds/irrigations system maintenance) or other positions such as gardener or lawn maintenance.

Unacceptable experience: Would include any landscape work performed on your own, your family, or friends/relative's businesses.

Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act:
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service