What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Maintenance Worker position at City of Garnett, Kansas?
PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY MAINTENANCE WORKER
Department: Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation
Reports To: Director of Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Parks Superintendent, the park and cemetery maintenance worker performs manual labor work in maintaining all city parks and city property, ball fields, lake and reservoir grounds and cemetery. General responsibilities include watering, edging, weed trimming, mowing, brush and trash removal, tree trimming, maintenance, and other city beautification projects.
Examples of Work Performed
· Mows, trims and edges the grass in city parks, lakes reservoir, and ball fields, cemetery and streetscape areas such at 4th and 5th Avenues;
· Maintains landscaping in front of City Hall and Donna Harris Memorial Park;
· Cleans and maintains restrooms at city park facilities;
· Paints facilities, prepares ball fields and sprays weeds;
· Empties trash barrels in city parks and keeps parks clean of trash and debris;
· Digs and fills graves;
· Other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.
Education
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Skills
The Skills required include the ability to operate mowers, tractors, weed eater, chain saw, brush cutter, and gravesite preparation.
Working Conditions
Outside weather conditions during the spring and summer seasons, manual labor, and working with fuels, chemicals, and lawn care equipment.
Salary and Hours
Salary is based on qualifications with a starting wage of $15.00 per hour. This position is required to work 40 hours per week..
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $15