Park Maintenance/Groundskeeper

Town of Marblehead; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Marblehead is seeking a Park Maintenance/Groundskeeper who operates motorized riding equipment to maintain public fields and grounds, and uses hand tools for general maintenance and repair of department properties, facilities, and equipment. The preferred background includes a high school diploma, a valid Massachusetts driver's license, and two to three years of related groundskeeping experience.

EO/AA hiring policy applies, and the position involves outdoor work across town parks and

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Two to three years of related groundskeeping experience.
• EOE/AA.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized riding equipment to maintain athletic fields and grounds; perform general maintenance and repair of department property, facilities, and equipment.
• Mow and trim grass in parks; may direct assigned seasonal employees.
• Picks up litter in parks and operates a trash packer on a schedule.
• Inspect and maintain assigned equipment to ensure readiness for daily operations.
• Assist in departmental activities such as sailing equipment prep, flooding skating areas, and snow removal.
• Use hand, power, and electrical tools for building maintenance and repairs (painting, carpentry, concrete).
• Operate trucks to reach work areas and transport tools; operate mowers and plows as needed.
• May direct activities of seasonal personnel while performing the same duties.
• Perform other duties of similar nature and complexity.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Driver's license

Job description

Town of Marblehead

Position Description

TITLE: Park Maintenance/Groundskeeper

DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Parks

SUMMARY:

Operates motorized riding equipment while maintaining public fields and grounds. Also uses hand tools in the general maintenance and repair of department property, facilities, and equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Grades, sods, and seeds athletic fields; builds and repairs pitchers' mounds, marks baselines and installs bases.
2. Mows and trims grass in parks and playgrounds; may direct assigned seasonal employees.
3. Picks up litter in parks and operates a trash packer on an assigned schedule.
4. Performs routine inspections and maintenance on assigned equipment to ensure readiness for daily operations.
5. Assists in other departmental activities, such as preparing sailboats for seasonal use, flooding skating areas, and clearing snow from skating areas and walkways.
6. Uses hand, power, and electrical tools in the routine maintenance and repair of department buildings, including painting, carpentry, concrete repairs, and cleaning tasks.
7. Operates trucks to reach assigned work areas, transports required tools, and operates mowers and plows.
8. May direct the activities of assigned seasonal personnel while performing the same duties.
9. Performs other assigned duties of a similar nature and complexity as directed.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND:

High School and a Massachusetts Driver's license are required, along with two to three years of related experience.

EOE/AA