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.
Seasonal Job Posting City of Lafayette Parks Department The following position is available with the City of Lafayette. If you are interested in being considered for this position, applications are ONLY available on-line - http://www.lafayette.in.gov/employment/
POSITION:
Seasonal Parks Grounds Maintenance
LOCATION
Lafayette Parks and Recreation; Maintenance division
HOURS:
M-F 7:00am- 3:00pm Full-time; Days, evenings, weekends and some holidays may be required.
SALARY:
$14.00-$15.00 per hour
DESCRIPTION
Incumbent serves as Seasonal Grounds Maintenance for the Parks and Recreation Department, responsible for maintaining assigned parks, grounds, facilities and equipment. Performs general maintenance of assigned parks and grounds such as mowing, string trimming, sidewalk edging, removing leaves, trees and limbs, trash removal and general landscaping. Potentially assists in maintaining buildings and other structures, such as shelters, bridges, and buildings, including painting/patching walls and fences. Regularly checks and ensures proper maintenance of Department equipment, tools and vehicles. Keeps Department equipment, tools and vehicles clean and reports repairs.
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED preferred. Education or experience, or both, in grounds or equipment maintenance, or both, preferred. Must be 18 or older and possess a valid driver's license. Certification or ability to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid preferred. Ability to operate all equipment in the Department, including but not limited to, mowing equipment, and various excavation tools ranging from hand tools to motorized equipment. Strong communication skills, responsible, self-motivated and dependable. Knowledge of customer service, communication and public relation skills. Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons. Ability to follow and ensure compliance with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including but not limited to: attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct. Maintain a positive professional appearance, demeanor and attitude, and work harmoniously with all contacts in an enthusiastic and cooperative manner. The City of Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer
