Seasonal Park Caretaker

West Valley City•West Valley City, UT

8d•$14 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves maintaining City Parks and related properties to provide citizens with clean, safe, and well-cared-for recreational facilities. The position requires performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks on grounds, equipment, facilities, and parks. Employees may also be assigned to assist in other departments by their supervisor. The schedule is seasonal, with 40 hours per week, potentially 6-7 days a week, and may require some nights and weekends. The company fosters professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities, aiming to make a positive impact in the community.

Requirements

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to speak and understand English.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Valid Utah driver's license.
Must be able to push and pull 50 lbs.
Employee will need to be on his/her feet and walking for extended periods.
Employee must be able to deal with the public in a business-like manner, always remembering that he/she is a representative of West Valley City.

Nice To Haves

A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform mowing, weeding, and spraying of turf areas.
Perform litter pick-up as needed.
Perform impact material maintenance in playgrounds.
Perform minor repair of irrigation systems (Granger Park only).
Perform weeding, mulching, and planting of flower and shrub beds.
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, storage areas, and any other equipment used in the operation and maintenance of parks.
Operate machinery, mowers, trucks, etc.
Use a variety of hand tools, including shovels, rakes, wrenches, etc.
Maintain a clean pavilion in assigned park, including: spraying/sweeping floor, cleaning tables, etc.
Ensure lights and power are on in pavilion as per reservation request.
Pick up garbage/litter through park as needed.
Clean restrooms – if applicable- including: toilets, sinks, floors, walls etc.
Restock toilet paper as needed.
Wheel out garbage cans for emptying, on appropriate day.
Assist full time staff as needed.
Other duties as assigned by a supervisor.