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Grounds Worker

Grounds Worker

Government Jobs • Springfield, MA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Springfield

$16.92 Hourly

CPKF-Park Yard

Full Time

01065

Parks & Recreation

01 / 01 / 2017

Position Purpose / Summary

  • Please note that this is a Civil Service position. This position is not currently open, should there become an opening we will hire off of the list of applicants starting with the oldest application date. APPLICATION FOR CITY OF SPRINGFIELD LABOR SERVICE Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of filing application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The name of an applicant will remain on the Labor Service register for the job title which he or she is registered for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of registration, subject to a renewal of registration as provided in Section 28, Chapter 31 of the General Laws, and subject to compliance with other applicable provisions of the Civil Service law and rules. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of park fields. Work is performed under supervision of a higher grade in accordance with accepted trade practices with review through inspections during process and upon completion for conformance to established departmental standards. No supervision is exercised over others.

Essential Functions

  • Maintains parks by weeding, cutting grass, blowing leaves, removing snow, sanding sidewalks, and repairing recreation equipment.
  • Maintains park equipment.
  • Clears illegal dump sites.
  • Sets up and closes events in parks.
  • Maintains athletic fields.
  • Ensures spray pools are clean and usable.
  • Puts up and takes down Bright Nights.
  • May operate motor equipment of from light to moderate tonnage.
  • Performs related work as required.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, equipment processes, and techniques of the work performed.
  • Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in work performed.
  • Some knowledge of the fundamentals of a variety of skilled trades.
  • Ability to work from written and oral instructions, sketches, and drawings.
  • Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials employed in the work performed.
  • Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • At least one year of varied experience in the work performed.
  • Benefits

    The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.

  • Medical / Dental / Vision 75% City Subsidized
  • All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision
  • Retirement Available to employees working 20+ hours per week
  • Paid Vacation Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.
  • Paid Holidays All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid Sick Time Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1 / 4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years.
  • Paid Personal Days Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.
  • Training On the job and instructor led courses available
  • Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.
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