Relief Person Grounds- Parks & Recreation

City of Fort Wayne•Fort Wayne, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Relief Person – Grounds with the City of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department, you'll help maintain the beauty, safety, and functionality of our parks, athletic fields, and public spaces. From mowing and turf care to snow removal and facility upkeep, you'll play a key role in keeping community spaces clean, welcoming, and ready for year-round use.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum one year of experience in municipal park maintenance or related grounds maintenance work
Experience operating turf and grounds equipment
Knowledge of athletic field and ball diamond maintenance
Valid Indiana Driver's License with For-Hire endorsement
Ability to safely operate power tools and maintenance equipment (chainsaws, string trimmers, snow blowers, etc.)
General knowledge of turf care, janitorial products, and grounds maintenance practices
Ability to read safety rules, follow written and verbal instructions, and complete routine reports
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physical outdoor work year-round

Nice To Haves

Hands-on
Dependable
Take pride in keeping parks beautiful and game-day ready

Responsibilities

Maintain park grounds including mowing, turf repair, tree trimming/removal, stump grinding, erosion repair, and snow removal
Prepare and maintain athletic fields and ball diamonds, including infield dragging and turf care
Clean restrooms and facilities; remove litter, debris, graffiti, and refuse
Operate and maintain equipment such as riding mowers, tractors, dump trucks, refuse packer trucks, and snow removal equipment
Complete work reports accurately and maintain positive public interactions with park patrons