Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Workers

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Workers
 

Job Summary

The City of Star is accepting applications for two seasonal positions in the Building and Grounds Maintenance Department. These positions typically run from March 1 through October 31, but may be extended up to five months based on department needs.

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Hardworking
• Of good moral character
• In possession of a valid Idaho Driver’s License
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends or holidays if needed

Essential Duties

Grounds Maintenance Workers help keep City parks, buildings, and public areas clean, safe, and visually appealing.

Job responsibilities may include:

• Mowing, edging, and fertilizing lawns
• Weeding and mulching landscape beds
• Trimming hedges, shrubs, and small trees
• Removing damaged or dead trees
• Planting flowers, trees, and shrubs
• Watering lawns and landscaped areas
• Monitoring and maintaining plant health
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment
• Construction and repair methods
• Safe work practices

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a valid Idaho Class D Driver’s License
• Pass a pre-employment background check, including:
  • Criminal history check
  • Drug screening
  • Reference check
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States

Work Schedule

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Workdays are 8 hours; positions are 40 hours per week

Occasional evening, weekend, holiday, or overtime work may be required

On-call duty may be assigned on a monthly rotation

Work Locations

This position works in:

• City-owned parks and buildings
• Landscaped public areas
• Public right-of-way locations (including some privately owned areas open to public access, such as irrigation easements)

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active, outdoor position.

Duties require:

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds
• Bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Performing general maintenance tasks 

Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must complete a City of Star Employment Application (below).

Applications may be submitted:

In person at:
Star City Hall
10769 W. State Street
Star, ID 83669

By mail to:
City of Star
Attn: Building & Grounds Maintenance Department
P.O. Box 130
Star, ID 83669

ADA/Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of Star is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact City Hall at (208) 286‑7247.