Summary: Responsible for supervising all operations related to the turf branch of the grounds department with guidance from the Director of Grounds.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED)
• Operates City Park equipment including but not limited to vehicles, small garden tractors, small engine machines, zero turn mowers and other equipment necessary.
• Ability to operate all equipment needed to efficiently perform ground duties.
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools used throughout the daily course of work.
• Mowing, edging, weed eating and blowing of all assigned areas.
• Basic understanding of mechanical operation of all equipment and ability to communicate to mechanic and repairs or maintenance needed.
• Willingness to learn and be trained on larger equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Pickup and removal of all loose paper and debris in assigned area.
• Removal of all debris, including tree branches, tires, dead animals, furniture, car parts and any other unwanted debris that is left on park grounds.
• Reporting of graffiti, large debris, or other unwanted items on park grounds so they are immediately addressed.
• Cleaning of drains and catch basins.
• Assisting other team members and departments as necessary
• Monitors and evaluates all areas throughout the park to ensure grounds maintenance is consistent with all other contracted and other labor responsible for grounds care in the park.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all park staff, vendors, and the public.
• Basic understanding of mechanical operation of all equipment and ability to communicate with mechanic any repairs or maintenance needed.
• Assist with street cleaning, drain clearing and other non-turf care tasks as needed.
• Supports and actively promotes New Orleans City Park’s safety programs.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and group situations.
• Spraying of herbicides under supervisor guidance.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Active and Unsuspended Driver’s License
• Ability to work in various weather conditions including extreme heat.
• Previous experience related to lawn care and grounds maintenance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Sustainability Goals:
City Park employees must strive to decrease our environmental footprint by continually seeking ways to reduce waste and energy usage, care for natural Park habitat and wildlife, and to serve as models to our patrons to do the same through education and example
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