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Groundskeeper I (Seasonal) in Spokane, Washington at Spokane Public Facilities District

NewSalary: $20.00 - $26.00/hrJob Function: Facilities
Spokane Public Facilities District
Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
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Job Description

Description: Seasonal Position: 40 hours a week. June - October

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 Grounds Supervisor.
  • 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:
  • 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.

BENEFITS:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Not Eligible for Washington State Retirement
  • Not Eligible for Benefits

Job Location

Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States

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