Laborer-Grounds
The City of Mountain Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we will make any reasonable accommodation necessary to ensure equal employment opportunities.
- A criminal background check is required for all City of Mountain Home positions.
- The City of Mountain Home does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- A separate application must be submitted to apply for another open position in the City.
- Only completed applications with work history will be accepted.
- A resume may accompany the City application but will not be substituted for any part of the application.
- Accompanying resumes must refer to the specific job posting in order to be considered.
- Applications must include complete work history and references.
- Applications will not be accepted by fax.
Position Details
Date Posted: 3/12/26
Posting Expires: 10 Days / Until Filled
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Parks and Recreation
Location: Parks and Recreation Maintenance Shop
Salary Starting Rate: $15.90 per hour
Title: Laborer-Grounds
Grade and Status: Grade 6 PT
Days and Hours of Operation: Will Vary
Where to Apply: (In person, online at www.cityofmountainhome.com or via US Mail):
City of Mountain Home HR
720 S. Hickory Street
Mountain Home, AR
72653
Contact Phone: 870.425.7042.
Job Notice: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Applicants must meet or exceed all requirements.
Description
The Laborer - Grounds position involves performing routine manual labor to support daily maintenance and care of all city park grounds and facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete daily maintenance of park grounds, facilities, pool, and sports fields.
- Collect trash and maintain trash tops and barrels throughout park areas.
- Clean restrooms, pavilions, and other park facilities.
- Mow park grounds and operate weed-eating equipment.
- Assist with loading and unloading vehicles with maintenance equipment.
- Clean shop and yard areas.
- Clean and maintain equipment, vehicles, and tools.
- Maintain trees, shrubs, flower beds, trails, and landscaped areas.
- Perform routine lawn and landscape tasks such as mowing, weed eating, pruning, shoveling, and trenching.
- Perform minor carpentry and construction tasks including signage and benches maintenance, concrete, plumbing and electrical repairs.
- Know and navigate locations of park grounds, facilities, and services.
- Assist with setup and support of special events such as Coulter Lights, Independence Day, parades, and tournaments.
- Assist with repair and maintenance of small engines, vehicles and trailers.
- Perform routine inspections of mowers, tractors, trucks, trailers, and other equipment.
- Identify or assist in resolving risks associated with park objects.
- Be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and special events as scheduled.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- General knowledge of grounds maintenance and landscaping techniques.
- General knowledge of cleaning and facility maintenance practices.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid drivers license appropriate for the equipment being operated.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to follow directions and complete tasks accurately.
- Skill in operating vehicles and equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, and various hand tools.
- Skill in performing general maintenance and light construction work.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with coworkers, supervisors and the public.
- Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to read and write, and perform necessary mathematical calculations.
- Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities and/or requirements.
