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

Description: Seasonal Position: 40 hours a week. May - September

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