Park Maintainer I

City of Norwalk; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Norwalk is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform manual work in the construction, installation, repair and upkeep of parks, fields and recreational areas. You will assist in vehicle prep, fueling, lubricants and follow safety procedures.

The role requires lifting 25–50 pounds, use of hand tools, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. On-the-job supervision by foreman with opportunities to operate equipment and contribute to snow removal when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and outdoor work.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 25–50 pounds.
• Familiarity with hand tools and basic equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual work in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of parks, grounds and recreational areas or facilities.
• Assist in preparing vehicles and equipment, loading materials, and positioning equipment.
• Operate equipment to mow and maintain fields and recreational areas; grade, fertilize, seed and line playing fields.
• Follow standard safety procedures and report tasks accomplished to supervisor.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Safety procedures

Job description

Position Definition

Performs manual work in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of parks, grounds and recreational areas or facilities.

General Duties

Receives oral instructions from Supervisor or lead worker, who reviews work in progress. Assists lead worker in preparing vehicles and equipment, loading materials and in positioning equipment. Services vehicles and equipment with fuel, lubricants and accessories. Carries out work according to standard procedures. Utilizes both hand tools and power equipment to complete assigned tasks. Performs manual work in the removal of trees, leaves, brush, trash or refuse and in the installation or replacement of benches, fences, posts, rails or signs. Uses hand tools to plant and care for trees, shrubs and flower beds. Operates equipment to mow and maintain fields and recreational areas. Also grades, fertilizes, seeds and lines playing fields. During operation, observes performance of equipment and reports malfunction to supervisor. Cleans and maintains equipment, facilities and grounds. Follows standard safety procedures and regulations. Reports tasks accomplished verbally to supervisor.

Additional Duties

Relieves Maintainer of higher grade as operator of equipment. Performs semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of recreational facilities and equipment, including painting. May operate spraying equipment. Performs heavy manual work in the removal of debris and trees from recreational areas. Participates in departmental snow removal operations.

Supervised By

Receives on the job supervision from Foreman or lead worker.

License or Certificate

Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

Note

The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Local 2405 Grade 03

Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing 25-50 pounds. Ability to use hand tools and equipment requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude. Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow. Sufficient stamina and good health to perform strenuous physical labor.

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions andone year of general grounds maintenance experience