City of Santa Clarita Employment – Groundskeeper I

Job Description:

Under the direction of a Parks Supervisor, this position performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to the care and maintenance of park grounds, trails, and facilities. This position may be required to work a full weekend schedule (Saturday and Sunday).

Job Responsibilities:

• May oversee and direct the work of part-time seasonal staff and community service workers
• Establishes positive working relationships with City staff and the public
• Cleans and restocks park restrooms
• Prepares park facilities for special events and conducts trash and safety inspections
• Operates and maintains landscape equipment, including tractors, mowers, blowers, edgers, chain saws, and hedge trimmers
• Maintains and prepares ball diamonds and sports fields and repairs playground areas
• Performs turf maintenance, including weeding, mowing, and trimming of shrubs and ground covering; plants shrubs and flowers; installs and rehabilitates landscape areas with sod and ground covering; applies fertilizers and sprays pesticides
• Maintains open space and trails; repairs trail fence lines
• Installs irrigation systems, including sprinklers, laterals, valves, pipes, and irrigation clocks; maintains and programs irrigation clocks; repairs main line and lateral breaks; troubleshoots and repairs minor irrigation electrical equipment

Job Requirements:

• One year of experience in parks, grounds maintenance, landscape installation, and/or tree maintenance
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience operating landscape equipment is highly desirable
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with upset customers and effectively resolve complaints
• Knowledge of safe practices in weed abatement and pesticide application
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with City employees and the public
• Basic computer skills and the ability to enter service requests using a mobile device
• Knowledge of best practices for parks maintenance functions and the ability to perform functions, such as turf, shrub, and tree maintenance; playground area and irrigation repairs; and ball diamond and sports field preparation
• A valid Class C California driver license and a safe driving record
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily workload, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, be flexible to changing priorities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to perform physical labor, including bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions

Job Details:

Company: City of Santa Clarita

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Santa Clarita, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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