Grounds Maintenance Worker

Role Description: The Grounds Maintenance Worker is a full-time, on-site role based in the Lakeland area. Performs routine grounds and road right-of-way cleaning and maintenance; cuts grass with power mowers, including small tractor mowers, push-type or small tractor mowers; cuts and hoes weeds; trims and prunes shrubbery and small trees; rakes leaves; edges curbs; sprays ditches for weeds; cleans and maintains garden equipment; loads trash and trimmings on truck. Uses hand tools and small, power-operated tools on routine tasks. Assembles, installs, and maintains playground and picnic equipment and fences. Maintains area of responsibility including but not limited to: Athletic fields and courts, parks, playgrounds, building grounds, water fowl, medians, rights-of-way, city trees, medians, and/or turf areas. Involves all phases of landscape installation and maintenance. Operates light trucks and other motorized critical in grounds maintenance and events. Greases and makes minor repairs on equipment; services and washes automobiles and trucks; digs ditches; repairs broken catch basins; cleans out storm sewer pipes and catch basins. Performs simple carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing and mechanical repair and construction work, often under the supervision of a skilled worker. Interacts with the public in a courteous and friendly manner. Tree crews and Downtown routes members install, maintain, and remove holiday decorations.

Qualifications: Ability to follow safety protocols, read and interpret work orders, and complete tasks with attention to detail. Prior experience in groundskeeping, facility maintenance, or a related field is preferred. Ability to perform physical tasks, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and operate maintenance equipment safely. Knowledge of tools and their uses. Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized equipment, hand tools and power tools. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to detect and report problems related to plants, such as diseases, lack of water, etc. Knowledge of the use of motorized equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City employees and the general public. Must have a High School diploma or equivalent. Must have valid Driver's license. Physical Demands May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds Must posses enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above Must be able to move in and around confided spaces and uneven areas Must have full range of motion consistent with age Must be able to climb and maintain balance laddersMust be able to adequately hear and respond to voice commands and alerts from otheremployees, alarms and other job-related noises Visual acuity, depth perception and color discrimination consistent with that required to work at heights and on uneven surfaces