Park Maintainer I

City of Norwalk, Connecticut; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Norwalk, Connecticut is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform manual tasks in parks, grounds and recreational areas. The role involves operating hand and power tools, maintaining fields, planting and caring for trees, shrubs and flower beds, and ensuring facilities are clean and safe.

Applicants should be able to lift 25–50 pounds, work in varied weather, and follow safety procedures. A Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required, with on-the-job supervision provided by a

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing 25-50 pounds.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• One year of general grounds maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual work in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of parks, grounds and recreational areas or facilities.
• Operate equipment to mow, fertilize, seed and line playing fields; plant and care for trees, shrubs and flower beds.
• Relieve higher-grade Maintainer, perform semi-skilled repairs/painting, may operate spraying equipment, and assist in snow removal.

Skills

Manual labor

Tool handling

Stamina/health

Job description

Description Of Work

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information

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

The City of Norwalk is an Affiateive Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer