Intermittent Seasonal Park Maintenance - Grounds
POSITION CONTROL NUMBER: Various FLSA STATUS: N
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Performs manual work including basic grounds maintenance and improvements. Assists with
more involved tasks and projects (including irrigation, landscaping, etc.). Performs basic facility,
playground and park maintenance repairs and improvements, park mowing and weed eating and
assists with projects. This position is supervised by the Park District Manager.
This position is an Intermittent temporary, non-benefits eligible position. Intermittent positions
are allowed to work up to 988 hours per year and may be ended prior to that without cause at
Management’s discretion
WORK PERFORMED.
70% General Maintenance. Duties include mowing grass; operating a weed eater; planting,
trimming and edging shrubbery, trees, grass and flowers; raking leaves; brush removal; chipping
and removing trash and debris.
20% Customer Service. Provides customer service by responding to requests from the general
public, providing information, and directing customers to appropriate individuals.
10% Other Duties as Assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
• Functions of the various Shawnee County Parks + Recreation divisions.
- Federal, State and County laws, resolutions, rules and regulations.
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Make simple arithmetical calculations.
- Think critically and analyze data.
- Use computer software programs.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and County laws, resolutions, rules and regulations.
- Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
- Operate various office equipment.
- Read manuals, safety guides and instructions.
