Park Maintenance Worker

Green Bay Redevelopment Authority; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city authority dedicated to enhancing the beauty of public parks! This exciting role as a Park Maintenance Worker offers the chance to work outdoors, ensuring parks are clean, safe, and well-maintained for the community's enjoyment. Ideal candidates will possess strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently in various environments. Opportunities for training and growth are available, including obtaining a Commercial Driver's License. The City of Green Bay values diversity and inclusion, inviting applicants from all backgrounds to contribute to a vibrant work culture. If you have a passion for outdoor work and community service, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health insurance premium incentives

Employee wellness programs

Training opportunities

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 3 years of maintenance experience, including operation of trucks and equipment.
• Ability to obtain CDL endorsement within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks and equipment for hauling and maintenance tasks.
• Performs turf maintenance including mowing, watering, and fertilizing.
• Cleans and maintains park facilities and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to work without supervision

Knowledge of park maintenance practices

Ability to follow instructions

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trucks

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Do you enjoy the beauty our city's parks have to offer? Now you can work in those very parks! The City of Green Bay is accepting applications to fill a current Park Maintenance Worker vacancy and create an eligibility pool of candidates to fill future vacancies.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent teamwork skills, the ability to work without direct supervision, the desire to work in varying outdoor environments, and possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform various cleaning, grounds and equipment maintenance, and mechanical duties.

Don't have a Commercial Driver's License? No Problem, We can train you!

The work schedule for the current vacancies are Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with rotating weekends or Friday - Monday, 12:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Rotating weekends may also include 2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. shifts during summer months.

No Residency Requirement.

The City of Green Bay is a leader in employee health and wellness with its Health/1265 program with a goal to engage all employees in their own health and well-being by providing insurance premium incentives and other benefits.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We invite candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, knowing that unique perspectives enhance our service to the community.

Responsibilities:

• Operates/drives trucks and equipment of various sizes to haul, load and unload materials, supplies and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles such as re-fueling, checking batteries, lights and engine fluids, greasing equipment, sharpening mower blades and other related equipment care procedures.
• Cleans equipment, vehicles and other property as directed.
• Assembles or assists in assembling playground equipment, fences, hockey rinks, bandstands, stages and other items.
• Performs turf maintenance work including mowing, watering, fertilizing, pesticide application, grading, seeding, sodding, trimming, etc.
• Opens and closes park facilities and inspects the security of same including the Park Shop complex.
• Cleans and provides supplies for park shelters and bathroom facilities. Picks up garbage, trash, and litter from all park areas.
• Plants, prunes and weeds trees, shrubs, flowers and bulbs.
• Performs winter maintenance including flooding ice rinks, plowing, sweeping and shoveling snow from walks, drives and rinks, snow blowing and salting.
• Assembles, repairs, and paints benches, tables, barrels and other park equipment.
• Performs ground maintenance duties to include daily cleanup.
• Maintains ball diamonds and fields.
• Reports defective or dangerous equipment or conditions to supervisors.
• Keeps accurate daily records as instructed.
• Trains new staff and seasonal maintenance employees as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years maintenance experience, including the operation of trucks and equipment.
• Park maintenance experience desirable.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain CDL endorsement within six months.
• A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of park maintenance practices and procedures, including equipment maintenance. Knowledge of safety practices related to truck driving and equipment operation. Knowledge of washing, lubricating, cleaning and other general equipment maintenance work.
• Skills and knowledge of building cleaning and maintenance. Skill and ability to operate and maintain Department equipment and tools. Skill and ability to keep routine records.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping and lifting.
• Ability to focus on projects for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach and climb.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Distribution and Supply Chain

Industries

Truck Transportation