P/T Park Caretaker

New London; New London (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

New London is seeking a municipal parks maintenance worker to oversee safe recreation spaces, maintain equipment, and support capital projects across City parks. This role includes seasonal snow removal and on-call duties during winter.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1–3 years of related experience, and CPR/First Aid training. Work involves manual labor, equipment operation, and coordination with local groups during events.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years’ experience in related field.
• Must be trained in CPR and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety in parks and around City properties.
• Maintain park buildings and property, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
• Beautify parks and City properties by refuse pickup, mowing, trimming, and landscaping.
• Prepare/groom ball fields for league activities.
• Perform snow removal and be on-call Nov–Apr.
• Operate tractors with snowplows and blowers to remove snow from lots and paths.
• Inspect and maintain playground equipment and facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance on park vehicles and equipment.
• Support capital projects such as carpentry, concrete work, plumbing and landscaping.
• Assist with events and respond to communications.

Skills

CPR

First aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary of Job

Maintain all City parks and open space, to insure safe recreation. Maintain all park equipment and implement capital projects.

This position is not included in a labor contract. This position is non-exempt from FLSA overtime requirements.

Wage is currently shown as 2026 wages. Wage will increase to $18.75 in 2027.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain safety in the parks and around all City owned properties
• Maintain all park buildings and property, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing
• Maintain the beautification of parks and other City-owned properties by performing such duties as refuse pickup, mowing, trimming, and maintain grass and landscaped areas.
• Maintain and prepare/groom ball fields for various league activities
• Perform snow removal - Be available on-call/as needed from Nov-Apr
• Operate tractors equipped with snowplows, snow blowers, or other attachments to remove snow from parking lots, sidewalks, pathways, entrances, and public access areas.
• Manually remove snow using shovels and other hand tools in areas inaccessible to mechanical equipment.
• Inspect and maintain all playground equipment, shelters, park shop, ice rink, trails, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all park vehicles and small equipment
• Complete capital project construction such as carpentry, concrete work, plumbing and landscaping
• Review and respond to mail, electronic communications, phone calls, and personal visits
• Initiate safe work practices
• Attend required meetings and training sessions
• Train new staff when required
• Communicate with local groups and school district regularly
• Assist with special event setup
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications, Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• One to three years’ experience in related field
• Must be trained in CPR and fi rst aid

Education, Experience, Licenses, Additional Info

• Knowledge of hand tools, riding lawn mower, gas powered trimmers, skidsteer, utility vehicles, tractor, broom and blower.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays.
• Ability to communicate eff ectively with supervisor, Parks & RecreationDirector, local groups and school district.
• Ability to use offi ce equipment such as computer, telephone, cell phone,portable radio.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with co-workers, City employees and the general public.

There are no benefits offered for this position.