Parks Worker - Seasonal

Harvey County•Newton, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This 32-hour per week seasonal position is responsible for providing a variety of labor for maintenance and repair of the parks and recreation system for Harvey County.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required and experience in the following fields: grounds maintenance, landscaping, custodial, or related field.
Must possess a current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Participate in groundskeeping duties including mowing & trimming, string trimmer use, herbicide application, and watering.
Use proper PPE and procedures when trimming trees, using chemicals, and operating machinery, including mowers, trimmers, and power tools.
Inspect playgrounds, picnic tables, docks, and other structures open to the public to ensure public safety.
Safely operate Parks vehicles and equipment as required to complete job duties.
Collect and dispose of trash and ensure Parks property is free of litter.
Clean buildings, restrooms, and other areas open to the public, as well as rental facilities.
Respectfully interact with Parks customers to provide information and take questions or complaints.
Assist Parks customers if possible and/or report issues to Operations Supervisor or Park Director.
Assist with special events setup, operation, and break down as required
Assist Park Rangers with maintenance and construction tasks as directed.
Observe Parks grounds, property, and park users to ensure safety and security.
Travel to other Parks properties to assist with tasks as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.