Maintenance worker -Grounds

Maintenance Worker – Grounds

Love working outdoors and seeing the results of your hard work come to life? As a Maintenance Worker – Grounds
, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping our parks, right‑ways, and sports turf healthy, green, and welcoming for the community. From caring for manicured lawns and natural areas to supporting irrigation and pumping systems, your work will make a visible impact every day.

You’ll use environmentally responsible Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, operate a variety of equipment, and build practical skills alongside experienced team members. If you enjoy physical work, take pride in maintaining beautiful spaces, and want to grow your skills while working outdoors under supportive, direct supervision, this is a great opportunity to get started and make a difference.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match
• 10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure) + 12 paid holidays + 8 hours sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave
• Up to $500 annual Well Being incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost

• Performs maintenance and repairs on pressurized irrigation systems that are supplied by pumps and wells and controlled by variable frequency drives. Performs seasonal start-up and winterization of pumps and irrigation systems.
• Performs grounds maintenance and pesticide application to areas managed and maintained by the city. Utilizes mowers, trimmers, edgers, aerators and pesticide application equipment to ensure parks are properly maintained. Inspects landscapes and turf for pests, makes recommendations for treatments and implements treatment using hand or large‑scale application equipment.
• Uses tractors, turf sweepers, mowers and related tools and equipment to remove leaves during fall months. Performs snow removal and de‑icing during the winter months utilizing shovels, chemicals, tractors, loaders, plows and related tools. Operates a variety of equipment including hand and power tools, turf maintenance equipment and heavy‑duty equipment such as backhoes and trenchers as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Creates and maintains chemical log including inventory of chemicals and supplies used to complete assigned tasks. Attends classes and training sessions to gain and maintain certifications. Uses printed or electronic blueprints, schematics and maps to locate irrigation lines, boundaries, and plans for duties in the field. Provides responses to 3rd party facility locate requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in landscaping, park maintenance or similar agricultural experience.

• Pesticide application and related equipment.
• Pest management techniques.
• Turf grasses and related park maintenance.
• Irrigation system installation, repair and winterization.
• Computer usage including related software.
• Equipment such as tractors, trucks, air compressors, mowers, blowers and hand power tools such as drills and saws and their related safety standards.

• Safely operate all equipment and tools required and use all required safety equipment
• Identify when additional help is needed and prioritize additional tasks while in the field
• Respond appropriately to citizen inquiries
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

• Four years of experience working in park…