LOUISA COUNTY- DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION

 

 

TITLE: Temporary, Part Time Grounds Maintenance Technician

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SUMMARY:

This is a temporary, part time position that performs routine lawn maintenance and grounds upkeep of County property.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cut grass, weed eat, rake, mulch around shrubbery and trees, pull weeds, lime, fertilize and aerate at County owned buildings and park facility properties.
• Cut grass, weed eat, pick up and remove trash, and mark out ballfield playing areas at school properties utilized by Parks and Recreation athletics and Louisa Sports Association activities.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Mulch playground areas, make minor repairs of playground equipment, and perform minor developmental procedures of current and future park sites owned by the County of Louisa.
• Set up tables, chairs and other equipment for outdoor County functions. Set up tent for County functions and volunteer organizations.
• Do minor maintenance of County owned equipment.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Grounds Maintenance Coordinator and/or the Director of Parks and Recreation.

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

Requires strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal tactfully and professionally in order to work effectively as a motivated member and maintain positive professional relationships with co-workers, the citizens and public officials at all times.  In addition, the position requires the ability and desire to provide quality ground maintenance for Louisa County.  Excellent time management and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability demonstrate initiative using good sound judgment also essential.  The position also requires schedule flexibility in order to meet the needs of the operations of the Department and the County.

 

Must be 18 years of age with a valid Virginia Driver’s license, a good driving record and the ability to meet and maintain compliance with standards as set forth in the appropriate sections of the County of Louisa Employee Handbook also required.

 

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND WORK AIDS USED IN PERFORMING THE POSITION:

• Lawn mower, weed eater, tractor, truck, bush hog, leaf blower, trailer, various tools, safety equipment.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS GENERALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE POSITION:

• The employee is subject to outdoor environmental conditions.
• Wet and/or humid: contact with water, ice or other liquids or exposure to weather related humid conditions.
• Operates lawn maintenance equipment in which special precautionary measures may need to be followed.
• Exposure to lawn chemicals including lime, fertilizers and pesticides and others where deemed necessary.

 

STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE POSITION:

• Heavy Work: Lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds  frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

 

TRAINING AND EDUCATION NORMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE  POSITION:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

 

EXPERIENCE NORMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE POSITION:

• 6 months or less.

 

 

Revised 03/08