Park Maintenance Worker

City Of Green Bay • Green Bay, WI

423d • $52,894 - $52,894

About The Position

The Park Maintenance Worker position at the City of Green Bay involves maintaining the city's parks and recreational facilities. The role requires teamwork, the ability to work independently, and a willingness to work outdoors in various conditions. The worker will perform a range of maintenance tasks, including equipment operation, turf care, and facility upkeep, contributing to the overall beauty and functionality of the parks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years maintenance experience, including the operation of trucks and equipment.
• Park maintenance experience desirable.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain CDL endorsement within six months.
• A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
• Knowledge of park maintenance practices and procedures, including equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety practices related to truck driving and equipment operation.

Nice To Haves

• Skills and knowledge of building cleaning and maintenance.
• Skill and ability to operate and maintain Department equipment and tools.
• Skill and ability to keep routine records.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Operates/drives trucks and equipment of various sizes to haul, load and unload materials, supplies and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles such as re-fueling, checking batteries, lights and engine fluids, greasing equipment, sharpening mower blades and other related equipment care procedures.
• Cleans equipment, vehicles and other property as directed.
• Assembles or assists in assembling playground equipment, fences, hockey rinks, bandstands, stages and other items.
• Performs turf maintenance work including mowing, watering, fertilizing, pesticide application, grading, seeding, sodding, trimming, etc.
• Opens and closes park facilities and inspects the security of same including the Park Shop complex.
• Cleans and provides supplies for park shelters and bathroom facilities. Picks up garbage, trash, and litter from all park areas.
• Plants, prunes and weeds trees, shrubs, flowers and bulbs.
• Performs winter maintenance including flooding ice rinks, plowing, sweeping and shoveling snow from walks, drives and rinks, snow blowing and salting.
• Assembles, repairs, and paints benches, tables, barrels and other park equipment.
• Performs ground maintenance duties to include daily cleanup.
• Maintains ball diamonds and fields.
• Reports defective or dangerous equipment or conditions to supervisors.
• Keeps accurate daily records as instructed.
• Trains new staff and seasonal maintenance employees as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health/1265 program with insurance premium incentives and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED