Park Maintenance

The City of West Monroe; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of West Monroe is seeking a Maintenance worker for Kiroli Park to provide labor and support for maintenance projects, event setup, and regular cleanup. Tasks include trash removal, restroom cleaning, playground and facility upkeep, and assisting with community service tasks.

Candidate should be able to work in varying conditions, lift up to 50lbs+, and operate with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Hours include evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to comprehend, retain, and carry out instructions, as well as anticipate logistics.
• Able to multitask.
• Sound knowledge of safety measures and risk management strategies.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Trash removal and trail maintenance within the park system.
• Cleaning all restrooms thoroughly.
• Coordinating and supervising community service tasks.
• General maintenance and repairs on playground equipment, bridges, shelters, structures, requiring light carpentry work with various tools.
• Assisting other areas with any needs, requests, or complaints.
• Attentive to the public/monitor inappropriate behavior and communicate with park goers when park rules are in violation.
• Setting up, cleaning and taking down for park events and shelter rentals.
• Mowing and groundskeeping.
• Irrigation repair.
• General maintenance of all city parks.
• Christmas light set up and take down.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Team player

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

The Maintenance position for Kiroli Park provides labor and support for all maintenance projects as needed to include repairs, preventative maintenance, set up for events and regular cleanup/trash removal.

Specific Tasks, Duties, & Responsibilities

• Trash removal and trail maintenance within the park system
• Cleaning all restrooms thoroughly
• Coordinating and supervising community service tasks
• General maintenance and repairs on playground equipment, bridges, shelters, structures, requiring light carpentry work with various tools
• Assisting other areas with any needs, requests, or complaints
• Attentive to the public/monitor inappropriate behavior and communicate with park goers when park rules are in violation
• Setting up, cleaning and taking down for park events and shelter rentals
• Mowing and groundskeeping
• Irrigation repair
• General maintenance of all city parks
• Christmas light set up and take down
• All other duties as assigned

Worker Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Able to comprehend, retain, and carry out instructions, as well as anticipate logistics
• Able to multitask
• Sound knowledge of safety measures and risk management strategies
• Organizational and time management skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Capable of performing physical labor, some of which can be demanding
• Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, and reach for items (may be repetitive motions)
• Able to lift, push/pull a weight of up to 50lbs+
• Withstand exposure variable temperatures (including extreme hot/cold)
• Perform job around various elements (i.e., animals, dust, and allergens)

Hours/Scheduling

• Varying hours including evenings and weekends