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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Senior Groundsperson

Kirkland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$38.81/hr - $47.27/hr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Senior Groundsperson responsible for the operations, maintenance, and construction of parks, facilities, and public grounds. The role involves skilled tasks in various trades, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and coordinating field activities for park maintenance.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in one or more of the following trades/skills: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, mechanical, equipment operations, and horticulture

Responsible for the safety, cleanliness, and orderly appearance of parks, facilities, and public grounds

Responsible for proper use and maintenance of all tools, equipment, and vehicles

Coordinate, record, and verify field activities at crew level, and ensure staff safety in a variety of maintenance/construction/landscaping activities

Landscape City properties including designing planting plans, ordering trees, planting flowers, trees, and shrubbery. Monitor planted material for health and appearance. Prune trees and shrubs

Operate vehicles, equipment, and a variety of hand and small power tools as required to support park operations

Installation and repair of park facilities and amenities using skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, cement finishing, and mechanical skills

Perform routine service and maintenance (sharpening, lubricating, cleaning, etc.) on mowers and other equipment

Maintain and repair irrigation and drainage systems

Install brick and cement walkways, stairways, and park benches. Assemble and erect equipment such as swing sets, basketball hoops, etc

Cleaning of City facilities and parks including removing garbage and waste from public spaces and cleaning restrooms and other facilities

Perform repairs and preventative maintenance to City docks, buildings, pools, and other City facilities and equipment

Perform sports field maintenance over sanding, fertilizing, grass seeding, dragging, and leveling infields, mowing, watering, etc

Perform licensed pesticide applications utilizing Integrated Pest Management best practices. Ensure proper documentation and records are created and maintained appropriately

Accurately record work performed, including materials, hours, and equipment utilized in the City’s asset management software

Performs interment duties at the City's Cemetery

Direct the work of Groundspersons and seasonal/contingent employees

Performs functions as assigned in the City’s emergency response plan in the event of an emergency

Act as Parks Lead in that person’s absence

Support Leadperson with the training and development of Groundspersons and seasonal/contingent employees

Monitor work performance of Groundspersons and seasonal/contingent employees

Provide input to the Park Lead on operational matters

Inspect playgrounds

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot pool mechanical systems

Monitor inventory of supplies and materials and inform appropriate staff of the need to purchase reorder as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CarpentryPlumbingElectricalHorticultureEquipment operationPesticide applicationMaintenance skillsRecord keepingTeam coordinationPublic interactionSafety awarenessCommunication

Required

High School diploma or GED

4 years of experience in park maintenance, construction, or closely related field

Must have a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License with a Class A with air brake endorsement or must obtain within 12 months of hire

Must have the ability to remain insurable under the City's insurance to operate motor vehicles

Must be able to acquire and maintain appropriate professional certifications based on the specific team which position is assigned

Benefits

Health Insurance benefit package with 100% City-paid premiums for 1.0 FTE (medical/dental/vision for employee and dependents). Premium is prorated for less than 1.0 FTE positions with cost shared between City and the employee.

Participation in the Washington State DRS Public Employees Retirement System is mandatory for all eligible positions.

401b Municipal Employee Benefits Trust (MEBT) with 6% City matching contribution

Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA dollars with City contribution (City contribution depending on employee elected medical plan)

Voluntary Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

City paid Life Insurance

City paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Paid vacation (starts with 13 days first year may be prorated for part-time positions)

Annual 12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday

Paid sick leave accruals (benefit may vary based on applicable bargaining unit)

Paid Management Leave for select leadership positions