Groundskeeper Hourly

Groundskeeper Hourly

Responsible for the overall general ground's maintenance of city owned grounds, parks and recreation facilities. Perform landscaping, mowing, fertilizing and ground's maintenance.

About The Position :

Do you want to help make your community beautiful? Do you like a job that changes every day and challenges you to learn new skills? Do you enjoy working outside? If the answer to all those questions is YES, then SLC Public Lands is the place for you.

Typical Duties :

• Performs a variety of duties required to maintain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf; cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris. Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems.
• Operates various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment. May operate heavy landscaping equipment (not requiring a Commercial Drivers License).
• Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use.
• Assist in the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.
• Assist in the preparation of ball fields, parks and picnic areas when areas are specifically reserved by the public. Inspects and cleans areas where unauthorized camping has occurred to make presentable for all to use. May work with County Health Department and other City staff to clear areas occupied by person's experiencing homelessness.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Desired Qualification :

Working Conditions :

Position Type : Part-Time

Position Salary Range :

$ 17.85 per hour

Department : Public Lan

Full Time / Part Time :

Part time

Scheduled Hours : 20