Grounds I - Part Time en Spokane Public Facilities District

Description

Grounds I

Part Time - 2 days per week

NATURE OF WORK:

Performs varied work within the Grounds Department.  

SUPERVISION:

Work is performed under general supervision, with questionable cases referred to Lead Groundskeepers depending on work assigned, reports to the Facilities Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Weekly/monthly planting, mulching, weeding and bedding of all grounds and landscape.
• Keeping outside grounds free of weeds which consists of maintains flowerbeds; water, weed, rake around trees and shrubs.
• Maintain grounds, dumpster areas and buildings on a daily basis, ensuring curb appeal is maintained to company standards.
• Blow debris and power washing all common areas of facility, i.e., walkways, parking lots, etc.
• Performing snow shoveling and ice removal from walkways, stairs, in addition to plowing and removal of snow.
• Maintains and monitors irrigation delivery system in designated areas.
• Help ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced on a regular basis to ensure that all equipment is safe to operate and that  operators are properly trained.
• Must maintain a clean and safe workplace during and after performing maintenance tasks.
• Ensure control/protection of company assets.
• Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Exceptional customer service skills required.

· Technical training or two (1) year hands-on experience in commercial grounds maintenance preferred. 

· Basic knowledge of grounds keeping at it pertains to commercial properties.

· Knowledge of lawn care, soil composition, chemicals handling and application, equipment related to grounds and snow removal.

· Must be able to work any shift assigned to included days, swing, grave, weekends, and/or holidays and occasional on call.

· Constantly requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication. 

· Requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

· Requires repetitive movement of bending and crouching with the ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift. 

· Requires being outside in different weather conditions most of the shift. 

· Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Part time benefits depending on the average hours worked:

· Option of electing medical and dental coverage depending on average hours worked

· Paid Time Off

· Washington State Retirement – depending on position and hours worked

· Employee Assistance Program