Seasonal Groundskeeper Park Mower - Community Parks

Salary Range:

Level I $15.14 - $18.93 Hourly

Level II $16.69 - $20.87 Hourly

Job Summary:

The Seasonal Groundskeeper - Parks Mower ensures the physical aspects of the community are maintained and standards are met regarding the grounds and overall curb appeal of the City of Greeley Parks system. Applicants will work with a diverse team, while serving locations across the Parks Division. Exposure to high traffic areas in medians and right-or-ways, parks, athletic facilities and public grounds may exist. Possible exposure to homeless/transient individuals and camps which may pose biohazard risks in rare instances.

The Groundskeeper - Parks Mower role is a hands-on, hardworking individual who must be willing to drop anything and everything for an emergency; big or small. This role includes the dedicated assignment of mowing equipment operator. The City relies on the Groundskeeper to follow safety protocols, while being responsive, thorough, and a resourceful self-starter with a customer focused mindset.

Scheduling for this position varies and will include working evenings, weekends, and holidays, as followed by State and Federal law.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

Level I

• Minimal to no previous experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Level II

• 2+ years of experience in mowing park grounds, cemetery, golf course or similar fields.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Preferred

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability and willingness to assist others with questions about facilities operations, hours, and general regulations.
• Ability to operate handheld tools and pressure washing equipment.
• Ability to safety operate:
  • a motor vehicle on public roadways if age requirements are met, including trucks.
  • power equipment, such as high-pressure washers and hand blowers.
  • 3’ – 6’ wide riding rotary mowing units, used for mowing small park areas, and small parkways.
  • 10’-16’ wide riding mowers used in Parks.
  • commercial truck and pull a trailer with loaded equipment.
• Ability to walk throughout facility grounds of various topographical conditions to visually identify needed work and inspect work results.
• Ability to handle difficult situations using tact, patience, and good judgment.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices, including customer needs assessments, meeting quality service standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.

Essential Functions:

• Drives full size city vehicles on public roadways.
• Assists in proper loading and securement of equipment in the field.
• Safely operates riding mower equipment up to 6’ wide.
• Cleans and maintains mowing equipment.
• Maneuver around obstacles in the path of travel during mowing operations.
• Operate large area turf mowers from 72â€� wide to 16’ wide, including preventative daily maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
• Perform other mowing duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Work outside with exposure to all weather elements.
• Possess good manual dexterity to perform equipment maintenance functions.
• Long periods of time involved in planting, hand weeding and maintaining grounds using a shovel, rake and other tools.
• Hours may be flexible depending on assigned area, 20-40 hours per week, with weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Extended hours operating grounds equipment - i.e. poly cord trimmers, mowers, & a multitude of other equipment.
• Incumbent may be exposed to loud amplified sound equipment while working grounds.
• Follow workplace safety rules at all times.
• Manual labor, prolonged standing, kneeling, bending and walking, climbing ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to lift arm above shoulder level and to move objects.
• Mix and use chemicals for weed and grass control following label and local regulations.
• Manual dexterity enough to operate hand and power tools.
• Vision enough to perform above functions and to read printed instructions.
• Exposure to vegetation that can cause punctures, biting insects, wildlife, off-leash dogs.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement : We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.