Position: Parks Mower Operator

Department: Parks and Recreation

Posting Date: 02/06/25

Closing Date: Open until filled

Starting Pay: $15.00/hr depending on experience

Status: Seasonal, non-exempt

Seasonal employment is typically April through November (weather and workload permitting). 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, some weekends and holidays as necessary.

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent, the Parks Mower Operator performs duties requiring manual skills and physical strength. The Mower performs a weekly maintenance routine mowing park lawns, including but not limited to riding mowing equipment, lawn care equipment (gas-powered string trimmers, lawn edgers, blowers), and cleanup.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned as necessary.

• Oversee park lawns and ensure a pleasant appearance of the Kaysville City Parks.
• Maintain lawns by mowing, edging, mulching leaves, and performing other lawn maintenance functions.
• Wash, clean, and re-fuel all equipment after use, along with maintenance of equipment, and conduct scheduled repairs as needed.
• Maybe asked to support the Parks Groundskeepers in the upkeep of flowerbeds, trimming, edging, removing weeds, cleaning, and clearing cemetery grounds of debris.
• Maintain shop area in a safe and clean manner, including general cleanup, maintenance, and repair of restrooms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent (GED).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Ability to operate motorized equipment (trucks & mowers)
2. Experience in the operation of small equipment, i.e., string trimmers, lawn edgers, riding lawn mowers, and capable of changing irrigation heads.
3. Have the ability to effectively and positively communicate in person with members of the community.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have a valid Utah Driver's License.
2. Must be at least 18 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Duties include prolonged standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, reaching, kneeling and crawling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work in inclement weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works near moving mechanical parts and operates equipment or machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office or moderately noisy when in the field. May be required to work a varied schedule of hours, which may include early mornings and evenings. May be required to work in inclement weather conditions on occasion.

ACCESSIBILITY

Kaysville City is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at HR@Kaysville.gov.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A Kaysville City online job application is required. Go to www.kaysville.gov to complete an online application. Questions about the position or the application/hiring process? Contact the Kaysville City Human Resources Department at (801) 546-1235 or HR@kaysville.gov.  

NOTE: Kaysville City employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test, background check, and/or general reference check.

Employees required to drive a motor vehicle as an essential job duty will be required to successfully complete a motor vehicle record (MVR) check following a conditional offer of employment.

Kaysville City Is An Equal Opportunity Employer