Seasonal Park Caretaker - CENTENNIAL PARK EAST

West Valley City•West Valley City, UT

9d•$14 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves maintaining City Parks and related properties to provide citizens with clean, safe, and well-cared-for recreational facilities. The role includes performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks on grounds, equipment, facilities, parks, and other assigned areas. Employees may also assist in other departments as assigned by their supervisor. The schedule is seasonal, with 40 hours a week, potentially 6 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some nights and weekends may be required. The season can extend until the end of November, depending on weather and city needs. This is a Non-Exempt FLSA status position.

Requirements

Must be able to speak and understand English.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Valid Utah driver's license or ability to obtain one.
Must be able to push and pull 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform mowing, weeding, 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.