Recreation and Parks Maintenance Worker

South Burlington, City of•South Burlington, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing manual labor of a routine nature, focusing on the maintenance of parks and recreational facilities. The role requires assisting with various parks maintenance division projects and tasks, including general maintenance and repair of facilities, mowing, tree and brush clearing, and new infrastructure construction. Responsibilities also include operating various equipment, performing janitorial duties, assisting with snow and ice management, supporting the recreation department during events, and ensuring work is properly documented. The role requires independent judgment in accordance with established safety procedures and involves collaboration with other city staff and occasional public interaction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of experience in parks, landscaping, or public works maintenance activities
Possession of Vermont CDL B license with tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within six months
Working knowledge of landscaping materials and methods and athletic field layout and maintenance
Demonstrated ability to operate power tools and equipment
Demonstrated ability to follow standard safety practices
Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Demonstrated ability to carry out verbal instructions

Nice To Haves

Prior experience and demonstrated competency in landscaping
Ability to make repairs in parks and other city buildings

Responsibilities

Performing labor as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
Performing manual tasks in assisting with all parks maintenance division projects and tasks, including, but not limited to, general maintenance and repair of parks and recreation facilities, mowing, tree and brush clearing, and construction of new infrastructure.
Clearing debris, raking fields, and other park-related work.
Operating equipment incidental to the work or task assigned, including power tools, lawn mowers, weed whackers, chainsaws, chippers, tractors, sidewalk plows, and other equipment.
Operating a snowplow, sidewalk plow, sander, and spreader.
Assisting with snow and ice management activities.
Performing janitorial and custodial duties within city parks and recreational facilities.
Assisting the recreation department during festivals and events, including setup before and breakdown/cleanup after events.
Working collaboratively with recreation program staff and other public works personnel.
Availability to assist in public works-related emergency work.
Performing duties requiring independent judgment and in accordance with established safety and operational procedures.
Ensuring time and work are accounted for in written work orders as appropriate.
Making routine contacts with other city divisions' staff within Public Works and occasional contact with the public.
Supporting the coordination of activities between all staff and other departments within the city.
Performing other tasks or functions as necessary to accomplish City and Department goals and objectives.