Ltd Appt - Grounds Attendant - Public Works ID - 12588
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Grounds Attendant
Public Works
These are seasonal positions for the Summer of 2025
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together.
The Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) located at 301 37th Street NW, is a division of the Public Works Department. The Plant treats waste water for the City of Rochester's 112,000+ residents, local industry and frequent visitors. It is nationally recognized for its energy management initiatives.
We will also have an opportunity at our Public Works and Transit Operations Center (4300 E River Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906).
Nature of Work
This is a temporary position that assists with the day-to-day care and maintenance of various properties. Duties include mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, shoveling, and raking.
Pay Rate:
$15.76 to $18.39 per hour, depending on education and experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.
- Perform grounds maintenance duties including clearing debris, mowing, trimming, weeding, raking, and watering.
- Perform landscape creation duties including grading, site preparation, seeding, sodding, and planting.
- Empty trash containers and remove animal waste.
- Maintain and clean all equipment used on a daily basis.
- Assist with cleaning, repairing and/or maintaining departmental facilities.
- Assist with the set-up/clean-up of seasonal activities and events.
- Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must be at least 16 years of age.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid driver's license
Desirable Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Experience performing grounds or landscape maintenance
Experience operating and/or maintaining equipment similar to that used in grounds or landscape maintenance
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: standing, walking, reaching, handling, bending
Frequent demands: carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching
Occasional demands: sitting, lifting, fine dexterity, crawling, twisting, climbing, balancing, foot controls
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)
Potential exposure to infectious diseases