Grounds Maintenance Operator I - City

PAY 

$18.01 - $27.92 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 classification is located in various departments throughout the City of Oklahoma City. This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Grounds Management Division of the Parks and Recreation Department within the City of Oklahoma City. However, an eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies, including vacancies in other departments, per provisions of the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. Essential job functions include:  performing various facilities and grounds maintenance tasks utilizing vehicles, mowing equipment, and standard electrical and hand tools. Equipment operated may include tractors with attachments, forklifts, front-end loaders, packer trucks, pickups, flatbeds, dump trucks, push mowers and lawn edgers.  Maintenance repair tasks are performed for basic upkeep of City grounds and buildings. Employees of this classification work both independently and in close proximity to other workers. Grounds Maintenance Operators I must have knowledge of and the ability to follow safety practices in the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment. 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. 

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorab