Grounds Maintenance Operator II - City

PAY 

$22.43 - $34.71 Hourly

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

ELIGIBILITY LIST PREFERENCE ORDER  

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered.  

APPLICATION QUESTIONS/WORK HISTORY

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.  
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

BENEFITS

• The City offers competitive pay and robust benefits:  Benefits Overview

POSITION DESIGNATION 

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019.   This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Grounds Management Division in the Parks and Recreation Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. However, an eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies in the department, per provisions of the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. The skills, knowledge, and abilities required for full performance must be acquired prior to assuming the position. Incumbents must possess all necessary licenses and certifications prior to assuming the position and must have successfully completed any departmental training programs designed to enhance equipment operation, maintenance, and safety skills. Essential job functions include: chemical spraying of vegetation; performing various facilities and grounds maintenance tasks utilizing assigned vehicles, equipment, and standard gas powered and electrical hand tools; and responsibility for following all safety and maintenance procedures relating to the proper operation and condition of the assigned equipment or crew. Equipment operated may include Interstate or boom mowers, boom sprayers, tractors with attachments, front-end loaders, skidders, backhoes, packer trucks, pickups, flatbeds, dump trucks, crack-filling machine, push mowers and lawn edger. The incumbent may work independently or in conjunction with other workers and equipment while performing maintenance or repair projects.  In the absence of a supervisor, the incumbent may be expected to perform as lead-worker with responsibility for other employees, equipment, and effective completion of projects. The employee will complete daily work orders, safety reports, and other work-related activity reports on a daily basis.  Instructions are received verbally or in writing with work products subject to review by an immediate supervisor.