Title: Malcolm Park Seasonal Groundskeeper
Department: Parks and Recreation
Location: Malcolm Park
Physical Classification: Medium/Heavy
Wage Class: Hourly/Part-time, Seasonal
Hourly Rates: $11.00 - $13.50 per hour
Mission Statement:
The mission of the City of Sault Ste. Marie is to provide a sustainable small urban environment in an international setting for the well-being of its citizens by planning for and managing its physical development in an environmentally friendly manner, fostering an economy to support its public and private infrastructure, and nurturing historical, cultural, and recreational activities that enhance the quality of life within it.
General Purpose:
A groundskeeper is responsible for the general labor that is to be done at Malcolm Park. This includes safely operating hand tools and power tools, and assisting Parks and Recreation full-time staff and key recreation program volunteer organizers with general maintenance of the ballparks and playgrounds. Work will be performed outdoors in varying weather.
Supervision Received:
Work is performed under the general direction of the Parks and Recreation Department along with park major users and volunteers.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Job Duties:
- Maintain all infields on the ballparks including weeding, edging dragging, and raking.
- Mowing and watering infields as needed; and on various schedules.
- Cleaning and organizing storage sheds and dugouts.
- Perform general maintenance on the tools and machinery on a day-to-day basis.
- Clean and perform simple maintenance on Project Playground
- Remove leaves, grass, and debris from all areas of Malcolm Park
- Other duties as assigned.
Ability To:
- Perform your duties outside in inclement weather.
- Work as a member of a team or independently, as your duties provide.
- Perform strenuous activity for extended periods of time.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
- Interact with the public in a helpful, courteous, and tactful manner when needed.
- Attend work as scheduled and/or required.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing, walking, and riding mower equipment.
- Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, shoveling, lifting, and reaching.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Physical ability to safely move about and conduct work in indoor and outdoor locations.
- Ability to withstand varied weather conditions, temperature changes, and varying noise levels.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday – 8:00 am to 1:30 pm – Some flexibility on scheduled hours depending on need
Some weekends are possible
(Schedule is subject to change)
The description above is intended to only serve as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and/or requirements of the job change. The City of Sault Ste. Marie is an ADA/EOE employer. Please see the Deputy City Manager for a complete description of the physical activities required of this position and working conditions. The City of Sault Ste. Marie is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace with policies in place that may require testing and/or screening by City Policy.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit employment application to:
Email: rtroyer [at] saultcity.com
Mail: City of Sault Ste. Marie
Robin R. Troyer, Deputy City Manager
225 East Portage Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Questions can be directed to Robin Troyer at rtroyer [at] saultcity.com or 906-632-5717.
This search is conducted by an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Credentials are accepted until the position is filled.