Groundskeeper II

Hours: Monday- Thursday 7am-5:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs semi-skilled and manual work in the operation of a variety of light and heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of municipal streets, grounds, parks, buildings, and other City facilities as designated. This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs a wide range of landscaping tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cutting grass, trim sidewalk and curb edges, trim hedges, bushes and trees, dig up plants, trees, shrubs and sod, water grounds and flower beds, spread fertilizer, spray grounds with insecticides and herbicides, plant flowers and seeds, sets out plants, and pulls weeds from beds.
• Operates a variety of power and manual landscaping equipment and tools such as riding or other type self-propelled power lawn mower, gasoline powered edger, rotary spreader, weed eater, grass sling, back pack leaf blowers, chippers, chain saws and other equipment as assigned.
• Operates a wide variety of automotive vehicles, including, but not limited to, front-end loader, backhoe, dump truck, and other related equipment.
• Drives and operates work truck to and from job sites.
• Supports the City by helping with set up, equipment take down, and clean-up during and after events.
• Picks up litter from publicly maintained roadways and grounds.
• Cleans publicly maintained restrooms, pier, pool and other recreational areas.
• Performs maintenance tasks as assigned.
• May be required to respond to after hour emergencies.
• Washes and cleans equipment, assists in preventive maintenance of equipment, and performs routine checks of fluids.
• Prepares and maintains work logs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in semi-skilled manual labor and the use and operation of moderately heavy vehicles and equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class "B" Florida Commercial Drivers License and compliance with vehicle use policy requirements, Section 8.15(c) in the City's Personnel Manual.

Special Requirements:

• This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to safety and operation of equipment.
• Knowledge of operation and routine maintenance of moderately heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and materials used in public works construction and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures.
• Skill in operating equipment in rough, uneven, or slippery ground conditions.
• Skill in cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is heavy and requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force to move objects. Also requires the following physical abilities: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions with dust, vibrations, fumes, and noise, at heights up to 15 feet, and below ground level.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

The City has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The City of Green Cove Springs, FL commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Citys policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.