Groundskeeper - Seasonal

WAGE: $15.68 - DOQ

DEPARTMENT: Golden Spike Event Center

BENEFITS: None

PERSONNEL STATUS: Seasonal

This position is seasonal with up to 40 hours a week for up to 6 months.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the general supervision of the Building Service Worker, responsible for care and maintenance of landscaping throughout the fairgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operate mowers, weed eaters, trucks, tractors and other equipment.

Use hand tools and some small power tools.

Fix sprinklers and water pipes.

Weed and maintain flower beds.

Performs a variety of general custodial functions such as emptying trash, picking up litter, cleaning windows, sweeping and cleaning restrooms and other areas.

Performs other duties in connections with the operation of the facility.

Other duties as assigned.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Experience: Some experience in operation of mowers, weed eaters and other equipment and knowledge in landscaping.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of hand tools and mower usage. Minor engine repair work.

Skills and Abilities to: Ability to maintain service records of equipment. Ability to repair sprinkling systems. Ability to perform work requiring light, medium, and occasionally heavy physical effort. Ability to follow direction and work well with others.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess or be able to possess a valid Utah Driver's License and have a good driving record.

Must be adaptable to changing work hours as shift hours may be varied.

Working days may include weekends and holidays.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds and work in extreme weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds and work in extreme weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.