Description:
NATURE OF WORK:Performs varied work within the Grounds Department.
SUPERVISION:Work is performed under general supervision, with questionable cases referred to Lead Groundskeepers depending on work assigned, reports to the Grounds Supervisor.
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Weekly/monthly planting, mulching, weeding and bedding of all grounds and landscape.
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Keeping outside grounds free of weeds which consists of maintains flowerbeds; water, weed, rake around trees and shrubs.
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Maintain grounds, dumpster areas and buildings on a daily basis, ensuring curb appeal is maintained to company standards.
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Blow debris and power washing all common areas of facility, i.e., walkways, parking lots, etc.
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Performing snow shoveling and ice removal from walkways, stairs, in addition to plowing and removal of snow.
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Maintains and monitors irrigation delivery system in designated areas.
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Help ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced on a regular basis to ensure that all equipment is safe to operate and that operators are properly trained.
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Must maintain a clean and safe workplace during and after performing maintenance tasks.
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Ensure control/protection of company assets.
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Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Exceptional customer service skills required.
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Technical training or two (1) year hands-on experience in commercial grounds maintenance preferred.
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Basic knowledge of grounds keeping at it pertains to commercial properties.
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Knowledge of lawn care, soil composition, chemicals handling and application, equipment related to grounds and snow removal.
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Must be able to work any shift assigned to included days, swing, grave, weekends, and/or holidays and occasional on call.
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Constantly requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
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Requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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Requires repetitive movement of bending and crouching with the ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift.
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Requires being outside in different weather conditions most of the shift.
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Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Spokane Public Facilities District offers a competitive benefits package for full time employees:
- 100% Employer paid Medical and Dental for employees only coverage
- Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Pension through Washington State Retirement
- 457 Deferred Compensation
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
