Groundskeeper
Description
Overview
This position is responsible for the maintenance of city cemetery grounds.
- Mows grass, controls weeds and performs other grounds maintenance tasks in the city cemetery.
- Edges and trims grassy areas as needed.
- Plants, prunes, trims and sprays trees and shrubs.
- Collects litter and leaves.
- Assists in opening and closing cemetery gates.
- Operates a backhoe to open and close graves.
- Sets up and removes chairs and tents for special events throughout the city.
- Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
- Performs related duties.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance practices.
- Knowledge of grounds equipment operation, maintenance and repair principles.
- Knowledge of safe work practices.
- Skill in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment.
- Skill in decision making and problem solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- The work consists of related grounds maintenance duties. Inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to maintain cemetery grounds. Successful performance contributes to a well maintained city cemetery.
- The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
- The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
Applications
Please complete a City of Valdosta Application form and email it to covhr@valdostacity.com to be considered for the position you are interested in applying for. An application must be submitted for each position you are interested in. A resume and cover letter may be attached as additional information only. You may apply in person at the City of Valdosta Human Resources Department, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.
Sorry, no phone calls, please.
The City of Valdosta offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. For more information, go to http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees/e-verify-overview.