Park Groundskeeper - Part-Time (Evenings & Weekends)

City of Benton; Benton, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Benton is seeking a Parks & Recreation Groundskeeper to assist in maintenance, repair, and limited construction of city parks, facilities, and structures.

This essential, safety-sensitive role requires basic qualifications, ability to operate a City vehicle, and willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and events. The duties include mowing, cleaning, turf care, restroom readiness, tool maintenance, and supporting team efforts to keep parks safe and welcoming.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of general work experience required.
• American Red Cross Certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Knowledge of turf management.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and regulations.
• Energetic personality with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to operate a City vehicle.
• Strong sense of ownership and initiative, collaborative and flexible attitude.
• Ability to communicate in a positive, friendly manner to employees, supervisor, coworkers, clients.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance of grounds and building, such as mowing, cleaning, painting, trash removal, etc.
• Maintains athletic turf and park grounds on a daily basis.
• Monitors readiness and accessibility of public restrooms and reports repairs.
• Performs minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Performs daily maintenance and cleaning of all equipment.
• Operates a City vehicle.
• Available to work nights, weekends, Overtime, Holidays and City events as needed or scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Ownership & initiative

Collaboration & flexibility

Positive communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Benton is seeking a Parks & Recreation Groundskeeper to assist in maintenance, repair, and limited construction of city parks, facilities, and structures.

This essential, safety-sensitive role requires basic qualifications, ability to operate a City vehicle, and willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and events. The duties include mowing, cleaning, turf care, restroom readiness, tool maintenance, and supporting team efforts to keep parks safe and welcoming.