Parks Maintenance Grounds Technician; -Sr

Position: Parks Maintenance Grounds Technician (I-Sr.)
locations:
Provo City Parks Maintenance:
Provo, UTProvo City offers generous
** employer-paid health insurance**; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and
** 401k matching**; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course,
** a 4/10 work schedule**, and others. For more information about benefits .
* Perform comprehensive grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, and maintaining turf areas to City standards.
* Prepare and maintain athletic fields and public spaces for safe and high-quality use; perform trenching and turf aeration as needed.
* Perform specialized landscaping duties, including pruning trees and shrubs and removing dead or diseased vegetation.
* Plant, transplant, and care for trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass.
* Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and sprays in compliance with regulations; maintain accurate chemical application records and ensure proper storage.
* Design, install, program, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems and related grounds infrastructure.
* Direct or assist with construction and maintenance of City facilities, including excavating, concrete work, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting.
* Install, inspect, and maintain playground equipment and safety surfacing.
* Provide custodial services and facility upkeep.
* Perform seasonal tasks such as snow and ice removal, winterizing water lines, and event setup.
* Prepare landscape project estimates and transport materials.
* May serve as lead worker on assigned projects.
* Operate and maintain heavy and light equipment and tools.
* Supervise and train seasonal or part-time staff and support team operations as needed.
* One year of experience in lawn and tree care, general construction, light/heavy equipment operation, and/or other job-related experience.
* A valid, lawful Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).
* High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
* Two years of experience as a Grounds Technician I OR three years of general construction, grounds maintenance, or other job-related experience.
* A valid, lawful Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).
* A valid Utah Pesticide Applicator License
* High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
* Three years of experience as a Grounds Technician II OR six years of general construction, grounds maintenance, or other job-related experience.
* A valid, lawful Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
* A valid Utah Pesticide Applicator License It is the policy of Provo City to select, develop, and promote employees based on their ability and job performance. It has been, and shall continue to be, the policy of the City to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without regard to race; color; religion; sex;

pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition; age; national origin; disability; sexual orientation; or gender identity. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee's compensation; benefits; terms and conditions of employment; and opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer, and other privileges of employment. It has been, and shall continue to be, the City's policy to maintain a working environment free of discrimination and intimidation.

It is further the policy of the City to comply in good faith with applicable local, state, and federal statutes concerning Equal Employment Opportunity.

Employment with Provo City offers a variety of opportunities to start and grow an exciting career serving your community, including in public safety, utility services, leisure services, administration, and other areas. Opportunities are always available, so apply today to be a part of Provo’s team!
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