Seasonal Park Maintainer

Purpose of Position

Under the daily general direction of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry and Park Maintainers, a seasonal park maintainer performs semi-skilled tasks and utilizes hand tools and operates a wide variety of small and heavy equipment for the construction and maintenance of Village parks, landscaping, Aquatic Center, buildings, and equipment. Work is discussed daily with the Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry and employees are expected to perform routine tasks with minor supervision. The Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry provides direction and oversight on special projects and work assignments. There is frequent interaction with the general public and other Village departments. The Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry reviews and evaluates job performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The general duties and responsibilities of the seasonal park maintainer is to perform routine daily operation and maintenance activities for the village’s parks, landscaping and to respond to emergency needs as required. The following is a description of some of the specific duties and responsibilities for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive as other duties may be required and assigned:

• Perform custodial work including cleaning shelters, restrooms, collecting and disposing of refuse and similar tasks.
• Maintain grass areas in all park and public places, including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, watering and weed control. Utilizing all types of mowing and trimming equipment
• Understand the basics of traffic control requirements.
• Able to work independently on routine tasks.
• Conduct maintenance of park shelter buildings, ball diamonds, refuse containers, picnic tables, benches, play equipment, fencing and parking areas.
• Operation of the various vehicles and equipment within the Village fleet in a manner consistent with the care and knowledge necessary to not put any other employee or the public in peril.
• Brushing, trimming, planting, weeding, watering and overall care of trees and shrubs.
• Performs all duties in conformance with Village policies as described in the employee handbook and adherence to state and federal safety policies and standards.
• Required to work weekend or evening hours if directed.
• Foster a productive and collaborative work environment by coordinating work efforts with other Village departments and employees.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform related work as required or assigned by the management staff.
• Perform any other task which the employee is asked to perform.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Requirements

• At least 16 years of age.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Must be in good physical condition.
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Good eyesight and hearing.
• Candidate must be a team player and able to undertake assigned tasks in a respectful, safe, efficient manner.

Performance Specifications

• Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of conventional and specialized large and small vehicles and construction equipment typically used in a municipal parks department.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Knowledge of the proper methods, tools, materials, and equipment used for the repair and maintenance of park equipment.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to cooperate and communicate with other members of the staff, supervisor, and public.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow directions and complete work without direct supervision.
• Ability to evaluate situations and determine how to approach and undertake assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to always interact with the public in a polite and respectful manner.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Weston, WI 54476: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $17