Groundskeeper - PT

South Windsor; Windsor (CT); Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Town of South Windsor is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper to maintain parks and grounds. The role involves manual labor, operating various power equipment, and seasonal snow/leaf duties in a community setting.

Must have a Valid Connecticut Driver’s License and obtain a Connecticut DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate. Pesticide Junior Operator Certification is required within 1 year of service. 24 hours/week at $24/hour; hours flexible with Parks Superintendent.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished either orally or written in English.
• Must be able to make mathematical computations.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
• Must be able to maintain accurate written and/or computerized records of work performed, including daily work logs, equipment usage, and maintenance activities.

Aufgaben

• Performs a variety of manual labor tasks related to the maintenance and beautification of Town parks, grounds, landscaped areas, and other Town-owned properties.
• Operates and maintains a variety of power equipment and machinery, including string trimmers, hedge shears, lawn mowers, sprayers, leaf blowers, power brooms, tractors (with or without attachments), water pumps, pool vacuums, and snow blowers.
• Performs seasonal duties, including fall leaf collection and snow and ice removal operations.
• Applies fertilizers, lime, and other soil, plant, and tree amendments.
• Maintains, designs, and installs flower beds, ornamental displays, gardens, lawn areas, and other landscaped planting sites.
• Assists civic organizations and volunteer groups with community beautification projects.

Kenntnisse

Math computations

Lifting 75 pounds

Record keeping

Independence and teamwork

Tools

Power equipment operation

Safety protocols

Jobbeschreibung

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Close Date

Location 3

Description

TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

PART TIME GROUNDSKEEPER

POSITION GOAL

Provides manual labor as a groundskeeper for the Town of South Windsor’s properties.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a variety of manual labor tasks related to the maintenance and beautification of Town parks, grounds, landscaped areas, and other Town-owned properties. Duties include planting, weeding, trimming, mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, removing trash, maintaining cooking grills, and performing general grounds maintenance and cleanup.

Operates and maintains a variety of power equipment and machinery, including string trimmers, hedge shears, lawn mowers, sprayers, leaf blowers, power brooms, tractors (with or without attachments), water pumps, pool vacuums, and snow blowers.

Performs seasonal duties, including participation in the Town's fall leaf collection program and snow and ice removal operations.

Applies fertilizers, lime, and other soil, plant, and tree amendments.

Performs minor tree pruning and assists with the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs. Maintains, designs, and installs flower beds, ornamental displays, gardens, lawn areas, and other landscaped planting sites.

Maintains, designs, and installs flower beds, ornamental displays, gardens, lawn areas, and other landscaped planting sites.

Assists civic organizations and volunteer groups with community beautification projects throughout the Town of South Windsor.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ability to maintain accurate written and/or computerized records of work performed, including daily work logs, equipment usage, and maintenance activities.

Must be able to work independently and as part of a team while safely operating equipment and perform assigned duties in a variety of weather conditions. Availability for emergency response, seasonal operations, and other departmental assignments as required.

SUPERVISED BY

The Superintendent of Parks, Parks Manager or designee

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATION PROFILE

Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished either orally or written in English,

Must be able to make mathematical computations.

Must be able tolift 75 pounds.

Must be able to maintain accurate written and/or computerized records of work performed, including daily work logs, equipment usage, and maintenance activities.

Must be able to work independently and as part of a team while safely operating equipment and perform assigned duties in a variety of weather conditions. Availability for emergency response, seasonal operations, and other departmental assignments as required.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Candidate must be able to obtain a Connecticut DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.

Pesticide Junior Operator Certification is required within 1 year of service.

Salary Information

24 hours per week at $24.00 per hour. No benefits. Hours can be flexible as long as agreed upon with Parks Superintendent or his or her designee.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

Position Groundskeeper PT

Open Date

8/31/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.