Park Maintenance/Groundskeeper

marblehead; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Marblehead is seeking a Park Maintenance/Groundskeeper to maintain public fields and grounds, operate riding equipment, and perform general maintenance on facilities and equipment in the Recreation and Parks Department.

Responsibilities include grading, mowing, litter pickup, equipment inspections, and assisting with seasonal staff and snow/ice removal. A High School diploma and Massachusetts driver's license are required, with 2–3 years related experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic fields by grading, seeding, mowing, and repairing mounds.
• Mow and trim grass in parks; direct seasonal staff as needed.
• PICK up litter and operate a trash packer on schedule.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment for daily readiness.
• Assist in sailing areas, skating facilities, and snow removal.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Seasonal staff supervision

Driver's license

Hand tools / Power tools

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

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:

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