P/T Park Caretaker

City of New London•New London, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain City parks and open space to support safe recreation, maintain park equipment, and implement capital projects. The position is part-time, is not included in a labor contract, and is non-exempt from FLSA overtime requirements. The wage is currently shown at 2026 rates and will increase to $18.75 in 2027. The Park Caretaker maintains City-owned parks, buildings, and property, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Duties include groundskeeping, preparing and grooming ball fields, snow removal, inspecting and maintaining park facilities and equipment, performing preventative maintenance on vehicles and small equipment, completing capital construction projects, communicating with the public and local organizations, and assisting with special events. The role may require on-call availability for snow removal from November through April, as well as weekend and holiday work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to three years of experience in a related field.
Must be trained in CPR and first aid.
Knowledge of hand tools, riding lawn mowers, gas-powered trimmers, skid steers, utility vehicles, tractors, brooms, and blowers.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to communicate effectively with the supervisor, Parks & Recreation Director, local groups, and school district.
Ability to use office equipment such as a computer, telephone, cell phone, and portable radio.
Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with coworkers, City employees, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Maintain safety in parks and around all City-owned properties.
Maintain park buildings and property, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Maintain the appearance of parks and other City-owned properties through refuse pickup, mowing, trimming, and care of grass and landscaped areas.
Maintain and prepare or groom ball fields for league activities.
Perform snow removal and be available on-call or as needed from November through April.
Operate tractors equipped with snowplows, snow blowers, or other attachments to remove snow from parking lots, sidewalks, pathways, entrances, and public access areas.
Manually remove snow with shovels and other hand tools where mechanical equipment cannot be used.
Inspect and maintain playground equipment, shelters, the park shop, ice rink, trails, and other facilities.
Perform preventative maintenance on park vehicles and small equipment.
Complete capital project construction, including carpentry, concrete work, plumbing, and landscaping.
Review and respond to mail, electronic communications, phone calls, and personal visits.
Initiate safe work practices.
Attend required meetings and training sessions.
Train new staff when required.
Communicate regularly with local groups and the school district.
Assist with special event setup.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.