Overview
Groundskeeper Jobs in Tamarac, Florida, USA at City of Tamarac
Position: Groundskeeper I
Performs a variety of routine landscaping maintenance activities on City property, parks, and roadways. Work involves physical labor and the operation of power tools, equipment, and vehicles, standard to the beautification, maintenance, and construction of public spaces and city-owned facilities and grounds. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Public Services personnel and the public.
Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to assigned Supervisor or designee. The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.Staff
may also perform other duties as assigned.
Performs a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks as assigned including, but not limited to, mowing and edging lawns, planting flowers and shrubs, raking and blowing natural debris, and assisting with turf installations.
Performs a variety of general maintenance and cleaning tasks to maintain grounds of parks and recreation facilities; removes trash, cobwebs, litter, and other debris.
Opens and closes public gates at appropriate times; turns athletic field lights on and off as required for evening sporting events.
Maintains the cleanliness, functions, and appearance of athletic fields; learns to use specialized machinery to groom clay infields and apply lines on playing fields and perform turf maintenance functions such as top dressing, aerating, fertilizing, and spraying of chemicals.
Performs manual labor for departmental and citywide special events including, but not limited to, assembling and setting up equipment as specified using diagrams; erecting and dismantling of tents, portable stages, and snowmobile; and general cleanup before, during, and after event.
Maintains assigned equipment in proper condition and repair and performs general laboring tasks related to landscape and grounds maintenance work.
Removes fallen and standing trees from streets and grounds; trims branches from trees to preserve pedestrian and motorist visibility of street signs, stop signs, and traffic lights; cuts and removes dead or diseased trees.
Performs required site work during landscape construction projects including preparation and restoration of site.
Assists in the repairs and installation of irrigation systems.
Picks up refuse and litter along publicly maintained roadways and grounds.
Performs simple maintenance on landscaping equipment; changes blades and chains according to preventive maintenance schedule.
Operates a variety of power and manual landscaping equipment and tools such as tractors, augers, skid steer loaders, trenchers, mowers, hedge trimmers, power pruners, leaf blowers, chippers, chain saws, and other equipment as assigned.
Operates riding mowers and other equipment assigned including tractors, mechanical tools, vehicles, backpack sprayer, two-way radio, etc.
Drives and operates vehicles used for hauling dirt, compost, and other loose materials.
Moves or aids in moving heavy containers or equipment and large or bulky objects.
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Title: Groundskeeper
Company: City of Tamarac
Location: Tamarac, Florida, USA
Category: Trades / Skilled Labor, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
