What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Seasonal Parks Maintenance position at City of New Berlin?
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General Overview of the Position
Under direct supervision, is responsible for day-to-day maintenance and improvement of grounds, facilities, and services for the Parks & Forestry Department.
Examples of Essential Duties:
· Maintains park grounds, collects and disposes of litter and refuse, mows and trims grass, rakes and remove leaves and brush, general landscape maintenance and horticultural work.
· Prepares parks for sporting events such as preparing ball diamonds and soccer fields.
· Maintains ball diamonds including dragging, lining, raking, watering, and refuse removal.
· Cleans park buildings, equipment, shelters, restrooms, and picnic areas. Performs daily equipment inspections.
· Operates powered mowers, trimmers, small tractors and hand power tools.
· Performs other related park maintenance tasks and functions, and support services for recreation programs, as required and assigned.
· Other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school education or its equivalent is desirable. Must be 18 years of age and have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License at date of hire along with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
· Ability to perform ground maintenance operations and tasks.
· Ability to drive a truck and other vehicular equipment along with hooking up and pulling a trailer.
· Ability to operate powered mowers, trimmers, small tractors, and similar grounds maintenance equipment.
· Ability to utilize common hand tools used in grounds and park maintenance activities.
· Knowledge of elementary accident precaution applicable to park and grounds maintenance operations and ability to demonstrate safe working procedures.
· Ability to keep simple records and reports, and to work from oral and written directions.
· Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public, and to interact with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
· Ability to perform manual labor and withstand a variety of temperatures, weather and working conditions.
· Ability to present a positive image of the department and the City.
· Ability to self motivate and work independently.
· Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
