Groundskeeper

SUMMARY: Assist with all aspects of grounds maintenance throughout City Park.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED):

• Operates City Park equipment including but not limited to vehicles, small garden tractors, small engine machines, zero-turn mowers, and other equipment necessary
• Mowing, edging, weed eating, and blowing of all assigned areas
• Spraying of herbicides
• Willingness to learn and be trained on larger equipment used in grounds maintenance
• Pickup and removal of all loose paper and debris in assigned area
• Removal of all debris, including tree branches, tires, dead animals, furniture, car parts, and any other unwanted debris that is left on park grounds.
• Reporting of graffiti, large debris, or other unwanted items on park grounds so they are immediately addressed
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools used throughout the daily course of work
• Cleaning of drains and catch basins
• Assisting other team members and departments as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• High School diploma or GED and three (3) years related experience.
• A valid Louisiana driver’s license.

SUSTAINABILITY GOALS:

City Park employees must strive to decrease our environmental footprint by continually seeking ways to reduce waste and energy usage, care for natural Park habitat and wildlife, and to serve as models to our patrons to do the same through education and example.

Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements: Must be familiar with using lawnmowers, weed eaters, aerators, pressure washers, chainsaws, pruning equipment, blowers, sprayers, edgers, basic landscaping tools, and be able to operate utility vehicles.

Physical Requirements:
• This position is a physically demanding one. This job requires 100% working out in the elements, so the ability to withstand hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters is a must.

• You must be a team player and be able to interact well with others within the department, as well as staff from other departments. Good communication is important within the team.

• This job requires the ability to pick up items weighing up to 75 lbs.

• Must be able to operate power equipment in varying degrees of temperatures for long periods of time.

• Regular talking and the ability to express and exchange ideas by means of language expected.

• Regular hearing and the ability to perceive the nature of sounds.

• Ability to read and write required.

Environmental/Working Conditions:
• Working long hours between breaks or meals required.

• Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner required.

• May be exposed to high, medium, or low noise intensity.

• Constant contact with co-workers required.

Contact with guests is expected to be courteous and respectful.

• This position requires exposure to the elements and dirty conditions.

• Understanding safe practices are essential in order to minimize unsafe working conditions. Use of safety gear required.