Parks and Grounds Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) - 40 Hours/Week

40-Hour Seasonal Position

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Performs intermediate semiskilled work in the maintenance of Parks and Grounds; mowing, trimming, mulching, basic carpentry and mechanical repairs; related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates mowers, weed eater, tractors, paint machine and hand tools in performance of tasks.

Performs rough and finished carpentry and painting.

Transports supplies and equipment; maintains vehicle and equipment.

Paints and maintains playing fields county wide.

Cleans and maintains parks facilities; removes trash at designated parks throughout Bedford County.

Performs related tasks as required.

Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by management.

Participates in employee meetings and training as needed.

Performs special projects as assigned.

Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability.

Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, and reprioritizes work as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education / Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience as a semiskilled worker in Grounds Maintenance.

Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools; general knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of equipment used in landscaping and Grounds Maintenance; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to perform labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Certifications / Licenses:

None

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements 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 for individuals with disabilities.

This is medium work requiring exertion in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 20 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work.

Environmental Factors:

Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

Special / Additional Requirements:

Subject to a complete criminal history background search and drug screening with acceptable results.

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $13.65 per hour

Work Location: In person