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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Maintenance Worker II – Hor�culture
Department: Parks & Recrea�on
Division: Parks & Forestry
Supervisor: Superintendent of Parks & Forestry
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 5
Job Number: 0509
Job Summary
Under general direc�on, performs a variety of tasks in the grounds maintenance of the Central
Business District as well as areas in the City parks and City right-of-ways.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Answers ques�ons and provides informa�on to the public.
• Performs landscape maintenance of plant materials in the Central Business District and
adjacent areas including plan�ng, weeding, watering, mulching, raking, mowing,
trimming, and pruning.
• Performs snow and ice removal for trails, pedestrian areas and parking lots, storm
damage clean-up, and ice-ska�ng area maintenance.
• Performs minor to moderate mechanical repairs on equipment and performs rou�ne
maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Assists and performs landscape du�es on flower beds, natural areas and specific
loca�ons in various City parks and City right-of-ways as assigned.
• Operates pickup trucks, skid steer loader with various atachments, tractors, mowers,
string trimmers, snow blowers, roto-�llers and other specialized equipment.
• Assists other divisions, contractors and agencies as needed.
• Serves as crew leader on selected job assignments.
• Responds to storm or other emergencies, as needed.
• Performs du�es in a safe manner and par�cipates in safety training.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in grounds
maintenance or facilities repair.
Updated: March 2024
• Forkli� and backhoe cer�fica�on within proba�onary period. Sa�sfactory driving record.
Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruc�on permit upon first day in
posi�on. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake
endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements.
Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal
background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in
writen, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situa�ons.
• Ability to establish and maintain effec�ve working rela�onships with co-workers and the
general public.
• Ability to follow oral and writen instruc�ons, to read and understand work orders and
to maintain writen job records.
• Ability to perform as a lead worker and supervise, assign or delegate work to a support
staff of seasonal employees.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance
instruc�ons, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to responsibly perform assignments without immediate supervision.
• Ability to speak effec�vely before groups of customers or employees of organiza�on.
• Ability to write rou�ne reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair of municipal grounds and facili�es
including custodial materials and equipment, light construc�on, plumbing, electrical and
carpentry techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of hor�cultural prac�ces including the care and maintenance of annuals,
perennials, ground covers, trees and shrubs.
• Knowledge of occupa�onal hazards and proper safety precau�ons.
• Skill in the opera�on and rou�ne maintenance of various equipment including power
vacuums, sweepers, scrubbers, lawn mowers, snow blowers, roto-�llers, cord trimmers,
and a variety of power tools.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Updated: March 2024
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee
regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving
mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee
is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen,
insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves
more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure
to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recrea�on Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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