Laborer - Parks Maintenance

City of Fishers•Fishers, IN

1d•$22

About The Position

The City of Fishers is seeking a full-time Laborer for the Parks Maintenance Division of the Department of Public Works. Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you take pride in a job well done? Are you a self-starter and like being part of a team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? Can you communicate with a variety of people? If you answered yes to all of these questions, this position may be the right fit for you. The Department of Public Works (DPW) Parks Maintenance Laborer position is an integral part of a team that helps make the City of Fishers a vibrant community. You can make a difference in many areas of the community by working with other dedicated professionals on maintenance and upkeep of over 1300 acres of parks and school grounds that include: 120 state of the art baseball/softball fields and athletic fields; more than 500 acres of common area; and some of the most innovative playgrounds and passive parks in the state. This position also serves a key role in special community events (concerts, 5K runs, Spark!Fishers, and other events).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Landscaping and/or grounds maintenance experience preferred
Valid Driver's License required and ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle
Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays based on business needs and weather events
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Ability to climb ladders and maintain balance
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of people
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle several projects at the same time

Nice To Haves

Landscaping and/or grounds maintenance experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct general safety inspections of the facilities, ground and power equipment
Calibration and application of chemical and fertilizers
Maintaining and prepping baseball/softball/athletic fields for play
Playground inspection and repairs
Planting and care of trees and shrubs
Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of irrigation systems, VFDs and well motors
Light construction projects
Event set-up/clean-up
Operate and maintain hand power tools and larger grounds operations equipment
Maintain existing public open space areas
Assist in the training and supervision of part-time associates and laborers
Maintain daily report records and work orders
Seasonal work such as snow plowing and mowing
Some weekend, evening, and holiday work required