Groundsman II

The Role

The Groundsman II is responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and overall condition of City softball and baseball fields to ensure safe, high-quality playing surfaces for daily use and tournament play. This position performs a variety of hands-on duties including field grooming, striping and painting, setting up fencing and pitching mounds, irrigation system operation and basic maintenance, and general upkeep of the softball complex and surrounding areas.

In addition to maintenance responsibilities, this role provides direction and oversight to seasonal staff, ensuring work is completed efficiently and in accordance with established standards. The Groundsman II regularly interacts with patrons, teams, and tournament directors, requiring strong communication and customer service skills.

This position follows a regular schedule of weekends, with days off on Tuesday and Wednesday. Standard work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., shifting to 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during summer months, as scheduled by management. Flexibility is required, including early start times and extended hours during tournaments and special events.

As part of the Parks Division, this position may also be assigned to support maintenance needs at other City facilities as operationally required.

CLOSING DATE:Closes on April 9nd, 2026 at 2pm

Additional job functions may vary due to department or City needs/requirements. Assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Perform and/or assist in a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance duties of facilities, including basic; carpentry, plumbing, and basic irrigation maintenance/repairs, under the supervision of a Lead or her/his designee.
• Maintain turf and grounds by applying fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides under supervision of a Lead or her/his designee.
• Operate small and large equipment.
• Monitor and maintain proper water quality of swimming pools using chlorines and other chemicals to treat the water.
• Plant and prune trees and shrubs under direction of a Lead or her/his designee.
• Condition soil and renovate turf, repairing and installing backstops, bases, and related equipment to ensure general functional operation and safety.
• Prepare cemetery plots for burials by using the backhoe to open and close graves, insert liners, and replace turf.
• Perform all other duties essential to the Groundsman I level and Seasonal Parks Laborer positions.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the job.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in snow removal and other maintenance operations as necessary.
• Ability to drain and service swimming pools as necessary.
• Skilled operation of advanced power tools such as a chainsaw
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in grounds and facility maintenance.

LICENSES, CERITIFCATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Certain licenses and certificates, if required, may be acquired on the job as agreed upon by the City and employee. Subject to change based on operational needs.

• Valid Washington State driver license
• Pool Operators Certificate
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate
• CDL Class B may be required

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage at affordable monthly premiums.
• $50,000 of basic life insurance paid for by the City and additional employee sponsored supplemental life insurance optional
• 12 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave which are available for use upon accrual
• 12 holidays, plus each employee receives 2 floating holiday each year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), which offers a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria has been met
• In addition to DRS, employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan,that offers a pre-tax contribution of 4% from the City
• Other benefits offered: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, LifeQuest Fitness Center Membership plan, and Flexible Schedule (per department approval)
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ENVIRONMENT: Field work may consist of exposure to a wet/slippery environment, uneven terrain, in varying weather conditions for extended periods of time; to include, but not limited to, temperatures ranging from 120 to -40 degrees, winds up to 80 mph, blowing dust, precipitation including rain, snow, sleet, hail.

PHYSICAL: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform manual labor in cramped conditions, climb ladders, bend, reach and stand for long periods of time. May be required to lift heavy equipment and materials in excess of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

HAZARDS:Exposure to physical hazards from extreme conditions. Exposure to debris and drug paraphernalia, hazardous gases and fumes, chemicals, paints, herbicides and pesticides, traffic, dust, noise, confined spaces, operating machinery, mechanical/electrical equipment, and varying structures and properties.

The City of Pasco is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce.

All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application and selection process upon request. Individuals who require accommodation must notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling 509-545-3408