Groundskeeper (Oak Hollow Park/Campground) - City of High Point, NC : Job Details

Salary: $34,051.68 AnnuallyLocation : High Point, NC 27265Job Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 4444Department: Parks & Recreation Special FacilitiesOpening Date: 12/10/2024Closing Date: ContinuousJob Description Who We AreAt the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich historic culture steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek to transform themselves and the world around them. We are collaborators, makers, and visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated to making a career and a difference because what we create in High Point changes the world!The City of High Point is currently seeking a Groundskeeper at Oak Hollow Park and Campground to perform routine skilled work, maintenance on a large municipal park system and campground; and related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Parks Maintenance Crew Supervisor. Work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays. Essential Tasks

• Performs and assists in general park maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, trimming, spraying, watering, chemical treatment, planting and general care of grass, plants and trees;
• Operates tractors and various power equipment to mow and maintain parks and athletic fields;
• Weeds, mulches, prepares plant beds and plants flowers;
• Cleans and performs simple maintenance on equipment;
• Performs general custodial maintenance on grounds, facilities and restrooms, including sweeping, mopping, and painting;
• Assists with playground installation and maintenance;
• Assists in maintenance and repair of tennis courts;
• Assists in maintenance and repair of campground swimming pool;
• Cleans multiple parks and restroom facilities; Picks up litter and empties trash cans;
• Does general maintenance as required;
• Opens Oak Hollow Campground for daily operation, performing regular opening procedures on the grounds and in the office;
• Assists in campground office as needed, uses point of sale and computer reservation software;
• Assists park maintenance crews as needed;
• Must be able to work with limited supervision
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Qualifications Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year experience in groundskeeping using the trade tools and equipment
• NC Pesticide Applicator Certification, or willingness to obtain within first year of employment
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Pool Operator's certification, or willingness to obtain within first year of employment

Physical RequirementsHearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens, and necessary to operate equipment safely and enforce safety regulations.Visual Abilities - the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:

• Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see people at a distance in order to monitor their activities in order to ensure their safety around equipment. Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected
• Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see equipment and work aids at close range in order to operate them properly. Both eyes 20/25 corrected
• Depth perception - Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Necessary in order to properly operate equipment and monitor activities for regulation and safety. Depth perception - 4
• Field of Vision - the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area to cover grounds and observe people and their activities in order to enforce rules and regulations.
• Accommodation - Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye. Must be able to adjust eye lens to focus readily when glancing from near work (equipment operation, observer near at hand, etc.) to distance work (people walking around in vicinity of equipment) to monitor activities and ensure safety at all areas.

Physical Strength - degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:

• Medium to Heavy Work
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and
• A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position.
• Work requires walking, standing, reaching, climbing, squatting, bending, and stooping, although worker does sit on occasions.
• Type of Physical Demands
• Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
• Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.

Mental Activity/RequirementsReasoning

• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisor or members of the general public; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner. Good judgement is important because often the individual may be working in the absence of a supervisor.

Mathematics Ability

• Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to apply fundamental concepts of arithmetic to arrive at accurate formulas for chemical and paint mixtures.

Language Ability

• The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Environmental ConditionsPhysical Surroundings

• The Groundskeeper is subject to Outside Environmental Conditions: Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures. Combining the type of work performed with the various weather conditions, the worker should be one who can work outside in a hot or cold environment. The position is best suited for someone who doesn't mind getting wet, dirty, and sweaty.

Hazards

• The Groundskeeper will be exposed to trash, garbage, grass, plants, and various chemicals, gas, oil, and debris. Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens.

Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment

• Items which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work: Push mowers, riding mowers, greens mower, weed-eaters, tractors, jack hammer, power hand tools, chainsaw, pruning saws and shears, dump truck, utility vehicle, hydraulic powered riding equipment, sand trap rakes, sprinklers, irrigation equipment, water hoses, buckets, backpack blowers, backpack pump sprayers, hedge trimmer, basic hand tools, and Personnel Resolution.

Our CommitmentsThe City of High Point is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and seeks to attract and retain the best qualified partners in service to the citizens of the City of High Point. The City of High Point is an at-will employer, and employees may be terminated or terminate their employment at any time, with or without reason, for any reason not prohibited by law.The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly and equitably for the work they do, weighed with both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this living document as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment to all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City's drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.City of High Point - Benefits Overview Statement The City of High Point offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees. Access the following link to view City of High Point Benefits and links to Benefit sites: Benefits Overview The Benefits Handbook provides a summary of benefits for City of High Point Employees. Benefits Booklet =01 By completing these supplemental questions, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. See resume is not an acceptable answer to any question. Resumes may be uploaded as a supplement to the online application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application and/or the Work History section.Yes, I understand and agree, No, I do not agree.

• Yes
• No

02 This position requires that you have a valid NC Driver's License. Do you have a valid NC Driver's License?

• Yes
• No, my license is with another state
• No, my license is expired
• No, I do not have a valid NC Driver's License

03 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04 How many years of paid work experience do you have working with a crew?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• More than 1 year but less than 5 years of experience
• More than 5 years but less than 10 years of experience
• 10 years or more of experience

05 Do you have any experience managing or maintaining a public pool?

• Yes, I have paid experience managing or maintaining a public pool
• No, but I have experience maintaining a personal pool
• No experience

06 This position requires that you have a valid NC Pesticide Applicator Certification or be willing to obtain the certification within the first year of employment. Do you have a valid NC Pesticide Applicator Certification?

• Yes
• b. No, my Pesticide Applicator Certification is with another state
• c. No, but I am willing to obtain the certification within the first year of employment
• d. I do not have a valid Pesticide Applicator Certification and am not willing to obtain one

07 How many years of paid work experience do you have in the groundskeeping / landscape field? For example: general grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, trimming, spraying, watering, chemical treatment, planting and general care of grass, plants, and trees.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• More than 1 year but less than 5 years of experience
• More than 5 years but less than 10 years of experience
• 10 years or more of experience

08 Select ALL of the boxes that describe your experience operating equipment for 1 year or more:

• 1 year or more operating a push mower
• 1 year or more operating a riding mower
• 1 year or more operating a weed-eater
• 1 year or more operating a backpack blower
• 1 year or more operating pruning saws and shears
• No experience operating any of the above equipment for 1 year or more

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