Park Worker I

West Valley City • West Valley City, UT

9d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Exercises supervision over summer workers and crews as assigned.
• Must possess written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, also should be able to perform some geometric calculations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Possess a valid Utah driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to push and pull 50 lbs, and lift 50 lbs to shoulder height repeatedly.

Nice To Haves

• Additional pay depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, weeding, spraying and fertilizing of turf areas.
• Perform repair and construction of irrigation systems.
• Perform tree trimming, spraying, fertilizing, and general care.
• Perform maintenance duties on physical facilities such as: pavilions, restrooms, score towers, fences, fountains, picnic tables, benches, and playgrounds.
• Perform maintenance duties on power equipment, trailers, trucks, shops, storage areas, and any other equipment used in the operation and maintenance of parks.
• Assist in directing the summer workers and crews.
• Lift, carry, travel and climb ladders.
• Enter and exit underground vaults.
• Perform snow removal duties, including clearing of walks with shovels and/or snow blowers, applying salt and/or ice melt, and clearing of city owned parking lots with snowplows.
• Operate machinery, mowers, trucks, backhoes, etc.
• Use a variety of hand tools, including shovels, rakes, wrenches, etc.
• Maintain general housekeeping in park maintenance area. Including sweeping, cleaning floors, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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