Seasonal Parks Maintenance

Tiffin, City of • Public Works - Tiffin, IA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Parks Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks involved in the care, maintenance, and repair of City parks, athletic fields, buildings, and related facilities. Work includes mowing and landscaping, equipment operation, facility cleaning, trash removal, and general upkeep to ensure safe, attractive, and well-maintained public spaces for residents and visitors.

Requirements

• No previous work experience required.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Possess a valid Iowa driver’s license.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer physical examination, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain park equipment, buildings, grounds, and other City facilities to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Collect and dispose of trash and litter daily to maintain park cleanliness and safety.
• Operate light- and medium-duty equipment, including trucks, mowers, tractors, weed trimmers, and various hand tools.
• Perform turf and landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, raking, hoeing, mulching, aerating, seeding, sodding, watering, and fertilizing.
• Prune trees and shrubs and maintain landscaped areas.
• Conduct general maintenance, repair, and painting of park shelters, restrooms, picnic tables, benches, and other City structures and equipment.
• Assist with the repair, painting, and installation of playground equipment.
• Maintain City athletic fields daily to ensure safe, high-quality playing conditions for users.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed