Goundskeeper, (B253115-5), 201, Parks Maintenance ID-7348

 

Job Description

Performs maintenance work for City facilities. Operates heavy equipment, maintains landscaping, and performs janitorial duties.

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
 


COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:
  • Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools
  • Knowledge of irrigation system
  • Knowledge of custodial practices and techniques 
Skills and Abilities:
  • Skill in organization and time management 
  • Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships 
  • Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to comply with City policies and procedures 
  • Ability to maintain vehicles and equipment 
  • Ability to maintain accurate and complete records


WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements 

Position will have the following exposures

  • Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
  • Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. 

 

Work Environment Locations 

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
  Never

  • Warehouse environment

Seldom

  • Warehouse environment

 Sometimes

  • Office or similar indoor environment
  • Confined space 

Frequently

  • Outdoor environment
  • Street environment (near moving traffic)
  • Construction site
  • Vehicles

Often

  • Outdoor environment
  • Street environment (near moving traffic)
  • Construction site
  • Vehicles


Exposures 

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

 Seldom

  • Individuals with known violent backgrounds
  • Communicable diseases

Sometimes

  • Individuals who are hostile or irate
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances 

Often

  • Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
  • Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)


Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Seldom:

  • Local travel
  • Regional travel
  • National travel
  • International travel

 

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