GROUNDS OPERATOR

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:

Maintains City's Parks, Grounds, and Right of Ways in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Duties include: operating light equipment and operating mowing equipment. Must be available to work overtime and be "On Call" as assigned by supervisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to: Crew Leader.
• Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.
• Other: Has contact with other employees in other departments and has daily contact with the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; there is potential for accommodation.

• Operates light equipment such as riding mowers/shredder, skid steer loader, chain saw, weed trimmer, or truck as required or instructed;
• Cleans restrooms, park grounds, and other city owned properties, picking up trash, empty cans, inspecting areas for damage/vandalism, and repairing playground structures and trails;
• Services and performs other routing inspections to insure equipment is in proper working condition;
• Assists in trouble shooting and performing skilled repairs;
• Assists in the set up of traffic control devices as necessary;
• Provides quality customer service to city staff, the public, and all other work contacts;
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned; and
• Assists other departments, such as Street/Ground Maintenance and Water Department as directed.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Grounds maintenance procedures; and
• First Aid and CPR procedures.

Ability to:

• Operate mowers, tractors, shredders, trimmers, chain saws, and other required equipment;
• Move 50 pounds and occasionally move 100 pounds;
• Understand written and verbal instructions;
• Work safely, effectively, and productively with others;
• Read and comprehend operation and safety manuals, signs, maps, office memos, labels, blueprints, etc.;
• Take notes, messages, and fill out work orders;
• Perform calculations for volume, capacity, and area; and
• Assess problems and make prompt, reliable repairs, and determine safe solutions.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High school graduate, or its equivalent;
• Three (3) years experience in grounds maintenance and operating grounds machinery preferred;
• Class B CDL driver's license by the State of Texas and a driving record that meets current city insurance liability requirements.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Required to work weekends and holidays;
• Required to be on call for after hour emergencies;
• Required to work hours other than 8:00 - 5:00;
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions; and
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment.