Grounds Coordinator

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Job Functions Plan and direct daily

activities of assigned staff, contracted staff and/or seasonal staff.

Seek opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiencies of staff

and resources. Perform turf maintenance: lawn care, field maintenance,

Perform snow removal. Perform playground inspections. Perform court

inspections. Perform inspections of facilities and grounds to ensure

proper maintenance of assets. Maintain the cleanliness of grounds: empty

trash cans; pick up litter, clean rest rooms and shelters; and inspect

park to help ensure safe and proper conduct of patrons. Prepares daily

work schedule and assigns work to staff. Trains park work crews to

ensure park activities are being carried out as planned. Monitors

grounds maintenance activities on non park property, such as boulevards,

triangles, right of ways and the grounds around City buildings. Assigns

crews to maintain and prepare fields for ball games. Installs, inspects,

repairs and mulches playground area. Performs minor repairs to park

pavilions and other buildings on parkland. Orders inventory supplies.

Maintains necessary records and prepares periodic activity reports.

Responds to requests and complaints from the public, and requests for

services from other departments. Maintains regular punctual and

predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.

Other Job Functions Schedules and monitors work requests issued by the

recreation division. Assists the Grounds Manager in planning and

Purchasing Requirements For Equipment, Tools And Other Supplies.

Coordinates set-ups for special events as they relate to Parks,

Recreation and Facilities Management Department. Attends departmental

meetings. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate

Degree in natural resources, horticulture, park management or related

field, three to five years horticulture/park maintenance experience, or

equivalent combination of education, experience and training which

provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills: Knowledge of

parks operations, facilities, and procedures. Knowledge of horticulture

and grounds maintenance, particularly with regard to turf. Knowledge of

pesticide application. Knowledge of City safety procedures and policies.

Ability to operate, and train staff in the safe operation of small

machinery and equipment. Ability to monitor work of staff at a variety

of locations. Ability to plan and prioritize work within the constraints

of changing weather conditions. Ability to communicate effectively both

orally and in writing, with personnel inside and outside the

organization. Ability to maintain records and compile data for activity

reports. Ability to work in a safe manner. Ability to obtain a

Commercial pesticide applicator\'s license. Possess and maintain a valid

Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL), with the N

endorsement. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/appletonwi