Grounds Worker I

Job Status

Open - open and accepting applications

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JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of entry-level and intermediate maintenance tasks in the care, operation, and upkeep of City parks, recreation facilities, buildings and open spaces. Work involves maintaining landscaped areas, athletic fields, playgrounds, and public facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and attractive environment for residents and visitors.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Mows and maintains parks, green spaces, and recreation facilities areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds; cleans and maintains courts and nets at City-owned Park spaces; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
Drags and lines athletic fields for games and practices.
Inspects, cleans, and performs routine maintenance of park restrooms, drinking fountains, and other facilities.
Inspects, washes, paints and repairs or replaces park tables, benches, slabs and fixtures.
Performs minor interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other basic trades work.
Performs routine inspections of vehicles and equipment for safety and maintenance needs; reports defects or needed repairs promptly.
Conduct regular inspections of playgrounds, park amenities, and recreation structures, reporting hazards or damage promptly.
Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers; assists in landscape renovation and seasonal maintenance projects.
Carries out seeding, fertilization, soil conditioning, watering and the pest or weed control of City’s parks and open spaces.
Maintains, repairs, and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers etc.
Operates mowers, tractors, jackhammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.
Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.
Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including: change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, sweep floors, vacuum carpets, mop, shampoo and steam clean carpets, buff non-carpeted areas, dump garbage and reline cans with liners, clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; clean drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc. dust furniture, wash windows, clean rain gutters, and sweep roofs.
Removes graffiti, litter and debris; collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds.
Open and closes facilities, locks and unlocks gates, and secures buildings as needed.
Assists with setup, logistics, and cleanup for community events, festivals, and other recreation events.
Installs and maintains goal posts, nets, and other equipment for sport facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, track/field, basketball, and other sports as needed.
Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage and foundation work.
Assists with maintenance of other City facilities such as the public library, City Hall, downtown, airport, and other City facilities as assigned.
Maintains accurate records of work completed, maintenance performed, and materials used through written or electronic tracking systems.
Supports the relationship between the City of Commerce and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with other City staff, citizens of Commerce and visitors. Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information, consistent with City employee ethics training.
Participates in required safety meetings and trainings; complies with all City safety regulations and practices safe work habits.
May assist in training seasonal staff, volunteers, or new employees on maintenance procedures and equipment use.
Position may require responding after hours, including holidays, and special events. This position does involve working some weekends.
Performs other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent and/or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Necessary knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
Some knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
Some knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, including safe equipment operation.
Skill in safe and efficient operation of tools, vehicles and maintenance equipment.
Ability to work independently and to complete assigned tasks according to schedule.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under varying weather conditions.
Ability to communicate clearly and courteously, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
Must meet departmental physical standards and participate in safety and skills training as required.
May be required to obtain certifications relevant to grounds maintenance.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Pickup truck, lawn and landscaping equipment including tractors, mowers, aerifiers, chainsaws, edgers, trimers, electric or battery-powered tools, pumps, and sprinklers. Miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and cement finishing work. Janitorial equipment including; floor buffers, steam cleaner, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuums, mops, brooms, and dusting equipment. Computers, tablets, mobile devices or other digital work order systems may be used for recordkeeping and task management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work includes standing, using hands to manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and repetitive reaching with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, talk, hear, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must frequently push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside-weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

A copy of the City’s Step & Grade/Pay plan regarding compensation can be found online at:

https://www.commercetx.org/media/4631

The City of Commerce offers a competitive benefits package including a contributory retirement plan, medical, dental and vision insurance for City employees paid for 100% by the employer, life and disability insurance, and paid time off.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required; drug screen; final selection and pre-employment medical examination. NOTE: Appointees will be subject to completion of a standard probationary period.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The City of Commerce is an "at will" employer. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing fair and equal treatment of all applicants for employment without regard to age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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