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City of Fort Wayne
Grounds Equipment Operator
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What they do
A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$37,345 / year median in Indiana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Grounds Equipment Operator Schedule:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, overtime as needed You take pride in a job well done, aren't afraid of hard work, and enjoy being outside making a visible impact in your community. What You'll Do You'll help maintain and enhance Fort Wayne's parks-keeping spaces clean, safe, and ready for the community to enjoy. From operating equipment to hands-on grounds work, you'll play a key role in how our parks look and function every day. Key Responsibilities Operate equipment such as mowers, tractors, graders, and sprayers on a variety of terrains- Maintain park grounds including mowing, turf care, tree trimming, litter removal, and field maintenance
- Perform basic equipment maintenance and report repair needs
- Complete work orders, reports, and documentation accurately and on time
- Work collaboratively with team members while providing professional interaction with park visitors Supervisory Responsibilities Assist with directing work crews as assigned
- Support training of new or existing team members What You Bring - Education & Experience High school diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of experience operating grounds or similar equipment
- At least 1 year of experience in landscaping, turf management, or grounds maintenance
- Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and handle physically demanding work Preferred Certifications Valid Indiana Driver's License with for-hire endorsement Technical Skills & Knowledge Working knowledge of turf maintenance and grounds care practices
- Ability to read and follow safety procedures, equipment manuals, and work instructions
- Basic math and problem-solving skills for daily operations Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne Be part of a team that directly impacts the quality of life in your community
- Consistent schedule with opportunities for overtime
- Hands-on, active work environment-no two days look the same
- Build a long-term career with strong benefits, including pension and time off Equal Opportunity Employer