Park Maintenance/Groundskeeper

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

Job summary

The Town of Marblehead is seeking a Park Maintenance/Groundskeeper to maintain public fields and grounds, operating riding equipment and using hand tools for general maintenance and repair of department property, facilities, and equipment.

Responsibilities include field maintenance, mowing, litter pickup, equipment inspections, and assist in seasonal tasks such as sailing prep, skating areas, and snow removal. Prior experience is preferred; a Massachusetts driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Massachusetts driver's license required.
• 2–3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Grades, sods, and seeds athletic fields; builds and repairs mounds, marks baselines, and installs bases.
• Mows and trims grass in parks and playgrounds; may direct seasonal staff.
• Picks up litter in parks and operates a trash packer on a schedule.
• Inspects and maintains equipment to ensure readiness for daily operations.
• Assists in other dept. activities such as sailboat prep, skating areas, and snow removal.
• Uses hand, power, and electrical tools for maintenance and repair of buildings.
• Operates trucks to reach work areas and transports tools; handles mowers and plows.
• May direct seasonal personnel while performing the same duties.
• Performs other duties of similar nature as directed.

Education

High School diploma

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