Senior Public Works Maintenance Specialist (Grounds)

Description

Performs intermediate skilled trades work on a variety of tasks in the installation and maintenance of grounds, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under moderate supervision.

Examples of Duties

• Operates non-CDL dump trucks, chainsaw, weed eater, etc. in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public grounds facilities
• Clears sidewalks of snow, litter, overgrown grass, and brush
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance to assigned equipment
• Mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees and shrubs; sprays pesticides; spreads fertilizer; designs new landscape installations and annual bedding plant rotations; performs related landscaping duties in the maintenance of City grounds
• Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance and operation of cemetery; marks and sells plots
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of greenhouse; waters greenhouse plants.
• Sets up for various events; sets up tents, tables and chairs; puts up and removes decorations and barricades; cleans up and restores area after events; assists with office moves
• Picks up refuse, trash, limbs, leaves, etc., and transports to appropriate facilities
• Maintains a variety of records and reports on activities; logs daily reports
• May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in general construction, maintenance, and/or grounds keeping work, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Require possession of or ability to obtain Registered Technician within 90 days of hire Commercial Pesticide Applicator within eighteen (18) months
• Master Gardener certification preferred

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of equipment used in area of assignment
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of equipment
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
• Knowledge of streets drainage, buildings, grounds, utilities, landscape areas and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures
• General knowledge of plant identification, maintenance schedules, chemical applications and grounds maintenance equipment and knowledge of greenhouse growing techniques, landscape design

Skills:

• Skill in the operation of equipment to which assigned
• Effective communication skills

Abilities:

• Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Detect signs of mechanical failure of equipment
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public

Supplemental Information

Work Environment:

• Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, traffic conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, odors, heights, dust and to hazardous materials.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, repetitive motions, depth perception.

• Typical lifting, typical weight handled: up to 50lbs