Seasonal Groundskeeper

SUMMARY/PURPOSE

To perform routine manual labor involved in grounds, parks, trails, and building maintenance. Seasonal positions run April 1 - November 1 each year; seasonal appointments shall not exceed 1,040 hours or 185 consecutive days each calendar year, whichever occurs first.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

For both one-of-a-kind and repetitive tasks, the supervisor makes specific assignments that are accompanied by clear, detailed, and specific instructions. Incumbents work as instructed and consult with the supervisor.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

Does not supervise.

1.       Assist in the maintenance of garden and landscape designs employing appropriate methods, materials, and tools.

2.       Perform planting and maintenance of annuals, perennials, turf, and shrubs according to instructions and planned design of landscaped areas.

3.       Perform mowing and maintenance of lawns, including string trimming, raking, and watering.

4.       Operate and assist in the repair of irrigation and drainage systems.

5.       Assist in stump grinding, planting, and watering of trees.

6.       Assist in the maintenance of a variety of natural surfaces, boardwalks, and paved trails including mowing, construction, general repair, erosion control, and culvert repair.

7.       Perform general maintenance to signage, fences, picnic tables, grills, benches, garbage cans, playgrounds, and other park amenities.

8.       Perform minor and preventative maintenance and repairs to tools, equipment, and vehicles.

9.       Operate a wide variety of gardening, forestry, and landscaping equipment to include hand tools, power tools, sprayers, mowers, wood chipper, stump grinders, hedge trimmers, pick-up truck, one-ton dump truck, skid steer, and multi-use vehicles with attachments

10.          Clean and sanitize restrooms and park facilities.

11.          Maintain parks by collecting and disposing of garbage, debris, litter, and abandoned waste.

12.          Prepare athletic fields for recreational use, including the installation and removal of temporary fencing and chalking and lining fields.

13.          Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.

14.          Other duties may be assigned.

License Requirements

A.            Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or privilege.

Knowledge Requirements

A.            Basic knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in carpentry, landscaping, gardening, forestry, trails, athletic fields, and recreational amenity maintenance and repair.

B.            Knowledge of motor vehicle and traffic laws.

C.            Knowledge of problem-solving and conflict-resolution techniques.

D.            Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.

E.            Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, City policies and procedures.

Skill Requirements

A.            Skill in the operation of office equipment including, but not limited to, general computer systems, job required software applications, the internet, and modern office equipment.

B.            Skill in managing one's own time.

C.            Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Ability Requirements

A.            Ability to recognize safety hazards and apply proper safety precautions.

B.            Ability to drive in a safe and courteous manner.

C.            Ability to assist volunteers and temporary staff in maintenance operations.

D.            Ability to create and maintain a positive working environment that welcomes diversity, ensures cooperation, and promotes respect by sharing expertise with team members, fostering safe work practices, and developing trusting work relationships.

E.            Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public.

F.            Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

G.           Ability to understand and follow instructions.

H.            Ability to problem?solve a variety of situations.

I.             Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.

J.             Ability to attend work as scheduled and/or required.

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above.

Work Environment

The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts requiring special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines, or with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals). Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Civil Service Exam Process:

Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.

About Seasonal Employment:

• Seasonal Employees work more than 100 days in a calendar year, but may not work more than 1,040 hours in a calendar year or 185 consecutive calendar days (whichever event occurs first).

• They are eligible to work only between April 1 - November 1 each year.

• Seasonals are subject to Union Dues (AFSCME Basic Bargaining Unit).

All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's pre-employment process before their first day of employment with the City. The City of Duluth conducts the following pre-employment checks for Seasonal Groundskeeper:

• Criminal History Check

• Driver's License Check

• Drug Screening

• Pre-Work Screening Physical Exam