Seasonal Grounds Helper

SUMMARY

The Seasonal Grounds Helper provides general labor support to the Grounds Department during peak seasonal demands. This position performs basic outdoor maintenance tasks that do not require the use of heavy equipment or work normally assigned to bargaining-unit Grounds positions. Work is performed under close supervision and follows established instructions and safety practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with basic landscape upkeep such as pulling weeds by hand, light raking and debris pickup, sweeping walkways, cleaning outdoor areas, and removing litter.
• Waters designated flowers or small planting areas using handheld hoses or watering cans (no irrigation system operation).
• Spreads mulch, places soil and prepares planting areas.
• Loads and unloads hand tools, materials and supplies.
• Support Grounds Staff during projects by performing general labor tasks only (e.g., carrying materials, holding tools, staging supplies.
• Operates hand tools such as shovels, rakes brooms, pruners, and wheelbarrows. Does not operate heavy machinery.
• May operate light, walk-behind equipment such as push-mowers, walk-behind leaf blowers, and string trimmers.
• Assists with basic tool cleaning and maintenance. Does not perform mechanical maintenance, adjustment or repair on equipment.
• Assists with manual labor portions of fall leaf collection, spring cleanups, general outdoor preparation, and may help with manual snow removal using shovels and ice melt on walkways. Does not operate snowplows, loaders, or sidewalk machines.
• Follows all safety procedures and wears assigned protective equipment.
• Attends required training sessions.
• Reports hazards, damaged equipment or safety concerns immediately to a supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned