Grounds Maintenance Worker at City of Bexley (OH) – Columbus, Ohio

Under general supervision, operates light motorized equipment and performs skilled laborer tasks to assist with the care and maintenance of City-owned grounds; Utilizes hand and power tools to maintain grounds and equipment; performs other related duties as required.

Operates light motorized equipment to maintain City grounds, bucket truck, chipper, chain saw, stump grinder, etc.

Trims, removes and plants trees and shrubs.

Removes tree stumps.

Applies herbicides, insecticides and fertilizer.

When necessary, responds to emergency call-in due to storm(s), vandalism or vehicle damage.

Inspects equipment for excessive wearing of parts; performs routine maintenance on City equipment (e.g. changes oil, lubricates moving parts, cleans filters, sharpens blades, etc.).

Performs other unskilled and semi-skilled tasks (e.g., cleans and paints building and equipment, mows and trims parks, repairs fences, shovels snow, spreads salt, etc.).

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with two years practical experience in ground maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least 3 years prior experience of grounds maintenance work (mowing, trimming, landscaping, weeding, etc) preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before citizens or employees of the City.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to interpret and follow instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a limited number of distinct tasks and functions in standardized situations

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of internet software; spreadsheet software and word processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) International Society of Arboriculture (I S A)

Certified Arborist (Preferred)

Ohio Department of Agriculture Operator’s License (ornamental) preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of tree and grounds maintenance materials, equipment and methods,; tree identification techniques; disease and insect identification and treatment; safety practices and procedures; and equipment maintenance.

Other Qualifications:

Must be insurable under the City’s fleet insurance policy.