What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Maintenance Worker I position at City of Kirkwood?
Job Description
Job Description
Looking for meaningful work and great benefits? Here at the City of Kirkwood, we intentionally foster collaboration, innovation, and inclusion in order to provide the highest quality services around. We work as a team and put people first; that's the secret to our success and why we are recognized as one of the best communities in St. Louis to both live and work!
What you will be doing :
This position is responsible for cleaning, maintenance, construction and repairs of all grounds, buildings, facilities, equipment and athletic fields within the jurisdiction of the Kirkwood Park system. Candidates should have the ability to perform skilled and semi-skilled physically demanding work. This position operates some machinery and equipment. Non-routine, special events and weekend hours included.
Our Ideal Candidate Has :
- Graduated from High School or equivalent (required).
- A minimum of three (3) or more years of grounds and facility maintenance work or equivalent experience.
- Valid driver's license or simple Class B license
- Experience in the operation of standard grounds related equipment such as mowers, tractors, trucks, and UTVs
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances.
- Ability to performing strenuous work under inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to walk up to five miles per day.
- Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and crawl as needed to adequately perform maintenance of parks
Our Working Environment :
Both indoor office environment and outdoors working environment. Outdoor working environment includes exposure to a variety of extreme weather conditions.
We Provide :
TO APPLY : Complete this electronic employment application. OR : A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, 63122 OR : call 314-984-6975 to have one e-mailed, mailed or faxed to you. Return paper applications to : City of Kirkwood, Attn : Human Resources, at the address listed above.
PERSONS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR A JOB OPENING SHOULD CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 314-822-5809.
THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERI FY.
