Grounds Coordinator

Job Description

Under the direction of the Grounds Manager this incumbent plans, prioritizes and implements grounds maintenance operations; recognize, protect, monitor and enhances the park's natural resources and physical improvements; analyze situations and solve problems; inspect park facilities; inspect playground equipment; prepares athletic fields for play, perform physical labor relating to projects and maintenance functions, perform all function of support staff; respond and act upon emergency situations.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Plan and direct daily activities of assigned staff, contracted staff and/or seasonal staff.

• Seek opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiencies of staff and resources.

• Perform turf maintenance: lawn care, field maintenance,

• Perform snow removal.

• Perform playground inspections.

• Perform court inspections.

• Perform inspections of facilities and grounds to ensure proper maintenance of assets.

• Maintain the cleanliness of grounds: empty trash cans; pick up litter, clean rest rooms and shelters; and inspect park to help ensure safe and proper conduct of patrons.

• Prepares daily work schedule and assigns work to staff.

• Trains park work crews to ensure park activities are being carried out as planned.

• Monitors grounds maintenance activities on non park property, such as boulevards, triangles, right of ways and the grounds around City buildings.

• Assigns crews to maintain and prepare fields for ball games.

• Installs, inspects, repairs and mulches playground area.

• Performs minor repairs to park pavilions and other buildings on parkland.

• Orders inventory supplies.

• Maintains necessary records and prepares periodic activity reports.

• Responds to requests and complaints from the public, and requests for services from other departments.

• Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.

Other Job Functions

• Schedules and monitors work requests issued by the recreation division.

• Assists the Grounds Manager in planning and purchasing requirements for equipment, tools and other supplies.

• Coordinates set-ups for special events as they relate to Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management Department.

• Attends departmental meetings.

Typical Qualifications

An Associate Degree in natural resources, horticulture, park management or related field, three to five years horticulture/park maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Knowledge of parks operations, facilities, and procedures.

• Knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance, particularly with regard to turf.

• Knowledge of pesticide application.

• Knowledge of City safety procedures and policies.

• Ability to operate, and train staff in the safe operation of small machinery and equipment.

• Ability to monitor work of staff at a variety of locations.

• Ability to plan and prioritize work within the constraints of changing weather conditions.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with personnel inside and outside the organization.

• Ability to maintain records and compile data for activity reports.

• Ability to work in a safe manner.

• Ability to obtain a Commercial pesticide applicator's license.

• Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with the N endorsement.

Supplemental Information

COMPETENCIES

Communication

Customer Focus

Handling Difficult People

Problem Solving

Adaptability/Flexibility

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