Parks and Recreation Laborer

Lansdale Borough; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lansdale Borough is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker responsible for repairing and maintaining parks, grounds, and recreational facilities. The role involves operating equipment, managing landscaping projects, and supporting special events, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of public spaces. Candidates should be skilled in using maintenance tools and be proactive in handling public inquiries.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various equipment safely, including mowers and trucks.
• Experience with landscaping projects and park maintenance.
• Awareness of safety procedures and ability to communicate with the public.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade parks and buildings.
• Operate trucks and equipment with little supervision.
• Ensure safety around park facilities and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Operational skills

Landscaping

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision, repair, upgrade, and maintain parks, grounds, buildings, and park structures, including, but not limited to pools, athletic fields and playgrounds; operate equipment or drive trucks; perform skilled work depending on level of experience and training, and needs of the department; work independently, in pairs, and/or in teams; support special events; cooperate with seasonal staff and program personnel; respond to public inquiries and complaints in a professional manner; communicate with Parks and Recreation Director on a regular basis.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate equipment or drive truck, with little or no supervision or guidance, including mower, leaf blower, plows, back-hoe, chipper, chain-saws, loader, weedwhacker, drill, wrench;

• Perform a variety of parks maintenance projects in a safe and timely manner, in accordance with seasonal demands and department priorities.
  1. landscape grounds, gardens and trails, g., create and clean out beds for planting; seed, plant, aerate, prune, mulch, water, fertilize, weed; trim trees and shrubs; apply pesticides; mow grass, fill holes, plant trees and shrubs, fix fences;
  2. remove trash, graffiti, and fallen debris; collect leaves, e., rake and gather leaves, load, and unload truck; change can liners; provide dog clean-up bags;
  3. clear ice, snow and debris from park streets, sidewalks, walking paths, and parking lots; cordon off slippery or dangerous areas; identify and remove fallen and hazardous trees;
  4. winterize buildings, e.g., blow out air and water from pipes, utilize antifreeze, and salt; measure ice on pond to ensure safe skating;
  5. clear storm drains; repair wash outs from floods or storms; repair sinkholes
  6. install, inspect repair and maintain playground equipment, e.g., assemble, examine structures and surfaces, document;
  7. support programming, e.g., setup and cleanup program spaces; sweep; load supplies; operate sound system and setup lights when necessary;
  8. prepare swimming pool start-up and winterization; maintain pool, e.g., plaster, clean, install pump, fix leaks, repair valves, check pH and read digital chlorinators, and fire extinguishers, CO2;
  9. prepare and help maintain stadium, athletic fields, including tennis courts, basketball courts, and baseball diamonds, pavilion, grandstandconcession stands and all park amenities;
  10. deploy, construct and remove structural features at parks and other borough properties e.g., tables, chairs, canopies, shelters, signs, bulletin boards, benches, ramps, guard rails, etc;
  11. perform basic carpentry, painting and masonry; pour and break-up concrete; perform electrical and plumbing tasks;
  12. maintain equipment, e.g., grind, sharpen and change blades, tune up vehicles, refill fluids, change oil, repair bearing belts, and conduct minor repairs.

• Perform non-routine maintenance for park facilities; change light bulbs, clean rest rooms, perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance.

• Scan surroundings of work project to determine flow of traffic, weather conditions and other hazards to take appropriate steps to improve safety of work unit; participate in safety programs to remain current in safety practices, procedures and equipment; document MSDS sheets for chemicals, playground safety, and fire equipment.

• Interact with public and respond to questions and complaints in a professional manner; supervise and equip volunteers and community service helpers, such as Eagle Scouts and Merck employee volunteers, on targeted projects; patrol grounds.

• Responsible for purchasing minor equipment or materials for operations from approved locations, e.g., gas for vehicles; meet vendors, contractors when professional repairs are needed; responsible for cell phone and other Borough supplies.
• Check and record inventory items needed to maintain facilities, e.g., salt, tiles, swings, helmets.