Laborer - Parks Maintenance (Full-time)

City of Fishers; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fishers is seeking a full-time Laborer for the Parks Maintenance division of the Department of Public Works. This role focuses on outdoor maintenance across more than 1,300 acres of parks and school grounds, including athletic fields, playgrounds and irrigation systems.

Applicants must be ready for a 7am–3pm shift with occasional overtime, weekends, evenings or holidays as needed. A valid Indiana driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays based on business needs and weather events.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections of facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Calibrate and apply chemicals and fertilizers.
• Maintain and prep fields for play and repair playgrounds.
• Inspect and repair irrigation systems and equipment.
• Assist in training and supervising part-time staff and laborers.
• Maintain daily reports and work orders.
• Seasonal overtime and on-call requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Laborer - Parks Maintenance
Status: Full-time
Hourly Rate: $22.15

Our full-time status is a 35-hour work week with occasional opportunity for overtime

Description

The City of Fishers is seeking a full-time Laborer for the Parks Maintenance Division of the Department of Public Works. Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you take pride in a job well done? Are you a self-starter and like being part of a team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? Can you communicate with a variety of people? If you answered yes to all of these questions, this position may be the right fit for you.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Parks Maintenance Laborer position is an integral part of a team that helps make the City of Fishers a vibrant community. You can make a difference in many areas of the community by working with other dedicated professionals on maintenance and upkeep of over 1300 acres of parks and school grounds that include: 120 state of the art baseball/softball fields and athletic fields; more than 500 acres of common area; and some of the most innovative playgrounds and passive parks in the state. This position also serves a key role in special community events (concerts, 5K runs, Spark!Fishers, and other events).

Examples of Duties

• Conduct general safety inspections of the facilities, ground and power equipment
• Calibration and application of chemical and fertilizers
• Maintaining and prepping baseball/softball/athletic fields for play
• Playground inspection and repairs
• Planting and care of trees and shrubs
• Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of irrigation systems, VFDs and well motors
• Light construction projects
• Event set-up/clean-up
• Operate and maintain hand power tools and larger grounds operations equipment
• Maintain existing public open space areas
• Assist in the training and supervision of part-time associates and laborers
• Maintain daily report records and work orders
• Seasonal work such as snow plowing and mowing
• Some weekend, evening, and holiday work required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred;
• Landscaping and/or grounds maintenance experience preferred;
• Valid Driver's License required and ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle;
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays based on business needs and weather events;
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs;
• Ability to climb ladders and maintain balance;
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of people;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to handle several projects at the same time.

Supplemental Information

• This is a full-time benefit eligible role with a 7am - 3pm normal shift.
• Seasonal weather event overtime required that includes 12 hour shifts.
• Periodic on-call requirements.
• Fun facts:
• The City of Fishers is the only Public Works agency in the State of Indiana and was the 88th agency in the nation to attain the coveted "Accredited Agency" status through the American Public Works Association (APWA).
• Accreditation is the true mark of professionalism and recognizes top performing agencies that meet or exceed best management practices in the Public Works profession.
• Fishers DPW Park Maintenance is also an active member of the following organizations: Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA); Midwest Regional Turfgrass Foundation (MRTF); National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA); Indiana Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA).