- Salary
- $21 – $22/hr
- Location
- Cemetery - 1304 W. Lamar, TX, US
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
This is an Entry-level semi-skilled position with the City’s Grounds Maintenance and Cemetery Services Departments. This position is responsible for performing duties related to the maintenance and repair of the City’s various parks, recreation areas, ball fields and cemetery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Weeds, cultivates, plants, fertilizes and irrigates City owned and leased green areas and landscapes.
- Mows, aerates and edges lawn areas using various commercial powered tools, equipment and machinery.
- Rakes, sweeps and vacuums leaves, lawn clippings, etc., using various powered and hand tools.
- Prunes and trims hedges, bushes and other shrubbery.
- Cleans and maintains public facilities in City parks, recreation areas, ball fields and cemetery.
- Operates commercial power equipment and machinery including chain saws, rototillers, lawnmowers, aerators, spreaders and other grounds maintenance related equipment.
- Assists with the preparation of gravesites for funeral services.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- The safe use and operation of the various hand tools and powered equipment commonly used in a commercial grounds maintenance operation.
Ability to:
- Understand and carry out both oral and written work instructions.
- Perform heavy manual labor under various weather conditions.
- Work overtime hours to include evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
- Lift a minimum of 75lbs without assistance.
- Safely operate and use all required tools, equipment and machinery.
Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to the level of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will qualify.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience:
- Six months previous work experience performing grounds maintenance related duties preferred.
Licenses:
- Possession of a valid Class “C” or greater Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Incumbents assigned to this position routinely perform essential job duties out doors in a variety of weather conditions with frequent exposure to the elements, heavy traffic situations, noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, airborne particles, noxious odors and plants, grease, oils and other lubricants, cleaning chemical and solvents and explosive fuels. Additionally, incumbents assigned to this position must be physically capable of performing the essential job duties of the position which may include, but shall not be limited to, lifting objects weighing up to 75lbs without assistance and operating various tools, equipment and machinery which may require coordinating the movement of more than one limb simultaneously. Incumbents assigned to this position must also be physically capable of bending, stooping, squatting, crawling and kneeling frequently and for extended periods. Incumbents assigned to this position must also be able to hear alarms and other auditory warning devices as well as have the ability to see visual alarms and warning devices.
This position has been classified as a “safety-sensitive” position. All incumbents assigned to a “safety-sensitive” position shall be required to comply with all provisions of the City of Sherman, Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.