Groundskeeper I (Cemetaries)

About the role

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! Our Core Values: Integrity : Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs. Responsibility : A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization. Partnership : Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Performs general grounds and landscape maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, trimming, watering, planting, fertilizing, mulching, weeding, and general care of grass, plants, flowers, and trees.
• Operates tractors, mowers, and other power equipment to maintain parks, cemeteries, golf courses, and other outdoor facilities.
• Prepares seed beds; lays sod; and spreads seed, fertilizer, lime, and straw.
• Assists with irrigation system operation and repairs, including setting hoses and sprinklers, hand watering, and installing drain lines or erosion control measures.
• Rakes, edges, and maintains landscaped areas, pathways, and other grounds features.
• Cleans grounds and facilities by picking up trash, emptying waste containers, and maintaining overall site appearance.
• Cleans, inspects, and performs basic maintenance on tools, vehicles, and groundskeeping equipment.
• Assists with general facility and building upkeep, including painting and restroom cleaning.
• Performs seasonal duties such as snow and ice removal as needed.
• Follows OSHA and organizational safety standards, policies, and procedures in all assigned work.
• Site-Specific Duties
• Cemetery Operations:
• May assist with burials and other related cemetery services.
• Levels gravestones and maintains cemetery memorial areas.
• Golf Course Operations:
• Rakes and edges sand traps/bunkers.
• Changes cup settings and moves tee markers.
• Performs specialized turf and greens maintenance, including hand watering greens.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
• Valid driver's license in NC or another state with the ability to obtain and NC license
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.
• Comfortable working with coworkers, supervisors, and the public in a variety of outdoor environments and weather conditions.
• Understanding of and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills with the capacity to respond promptly to work-related situations.
• Basic math and measurement skills necessary to complete grounds maintenance tasks and maintain records.
• Willingness to complete approximately eight (8) weeks of on-the-job training.
• Experience safely handling chemicals, gasoline, oil, fertilizers, and other landscape maintenance materials.
• Knowledge of safe operation and basic maintenance of groundskeeping equipment and tools, including push mowers, riding mowers, weed eaters, tractors, chainsaws, pruning tools, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, dump trucks, utility vehicles, irrigat

Benefits

Additional Information

Compensation Range $17.19 - $22.03 Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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