P/T Park Caretaker

City of New London, WI; New London (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New London, WI is seeking a park maintenance worker to care for City parks and open spaces, maintain equipment, and support capital projects. The role is non-exempt from overtime with wage adjustments announced for 2027.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, buildings, mechanical systems, landscaping, and field preparation for league activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 1–3 years of related experience, and CPR/First Aid training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 to 3 years of related field experience.
• Must be trained in CPR and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety on park properties and equipment.
• Maintain park buildings, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Mow, trim, and landscape to beautify City parks.
• Prepare and groom ball fields for league activities.
• Perform snow removal and be on-call November through April.
• Operate snowplows, snow blowers, and other attachments.
• Inspect playground equipment and park facilities for safety.
• Provide responsive mail, calls, and public inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Weekend/holiday availability

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CPR and First Aid Training

Tools

Hand tools knowledge

Lawn mower operation

Snow removal equipment

Job description

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.

• 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

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

• 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.