Daytime Park Maintainer I or II

Central Park Conservancy•Yard, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating Central Park. The Daytime Park Maintainer I or II, working under the general supervision of the Manager and Foreperson, is responsible for the day-to-day cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of Central Park. This position focuses on detailed maintenance and cleaning operations across hard surfaces, pathways, playgrounds, and transverse roads. The Park Maintainer is expected to work within their assigned park location(s) and with other staff to perform their primary duties in an outdoor urban park setting.

Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated work experience
Valid Drivers’ License that must be maintained for duration of employment
Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of regularly scheduled shifts and occasional overtime as needed
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform heavy physical labor on a daily basis in all weather conditions and in a setting with diverse terrain
Ability to navigate cleaning a range of food, human, and animal waste
Ability and willingness to work in an outdoor urban park setting with exposure to varying weather conditions such as hot summer months and cold winter seasons

Nice To Haves

A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience as described above that is equivalent to 5 years of experience (for Park Maintainer II)
Demonstrated competency of essential job duties and cleaning standards (for Park Maintainer II)
Satisfactory performance evaluation during each year of employment (for CPC Internal Candidates)

Responsibilities

Provide general waste management care of park grounds within an assigned section
Sweep all paths, entrances, bench areas, stairways, perimeter, and other hard surface areas so they are free of litter and organic debris
Utilize hand tools and mechanical equipment such as leaf blowers, brooms, rakes, and shovels to ensure debris-free areas
Complete openings of lawns, playgrounds, and landscapes, such as Sheep Meadow
Empty trash and recycling cans and transport to collection areas within Park
Install and repair fence as needed and as directed
Perform snow removal and ice mitigation on paths, entrances, playgrounds, perimeter and other hard surfaces with machines and physical labor to provide appropriate levels of access as per established organizational standards
Maintain surface drainage by keeping catch basins free of debris in anticipation and during periods of heavy rain, ice, and snow
Immediately notify supervisor of repair needs or safety hazards encountered in the park or facilities. Take steps to remedy or secure area until it can be addressed
Assist in preparation and clean-up for special events as needed
Engage frequently and in a friendly, professional manner with members of the public
Display initiative and dependability while working alone or alongside staff
Operate various types of equipment including utility vehicle in a safe manner
Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and report items that require repair
Participate in all trainings and professional development