Parks Maintainer

Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Inc; Carlisle, Northern (Cumberland County, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Inc. is seeking a Parks Maintainer to perform grounds and facility maintenance for Borough parks, pool, athletic fields, playgrounds, and related facilities.

The role includes operating heavy and light equipment, basic building repairs, and support for seasonal events, often working weekends or evenings. Must obtain PA pesticide licenses within one year and provide courteous service to the public.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must obtain a PA Public Applicator Pesticide license with Category 23 (Parks) and 24 (Swimming Pools) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds and facility maintenance, including cleaning restrooms and litter removal.
• Operate tractors, mowers, snow equipment, dump trucks, and related gear for parks operations.
• Build, repair, install, and maintain park structures and amenities.
• Perform routine building maintenance for parks, pool, and community facilities.
• Assist with seasonal operations and special events; comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Equipment operation

Hand tools

Landscaping

Athletic field maintenance

Building & pool maintenance

Snow/ice control

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Tractors

Lawn mowers

Power equipment

Snow blowers

Dump trucks

Gang mowers

Job description

POSTITION SUMMARY:

This position performs semi-skilled maintenance work in support of Borough parks, pool, athletic fields, playgrounds, landscaped areas, public buildings, and related facilities. Work includes grounds maintenance, facility cleaning and repair, seasonal maintenance, equipment operation, light automotive equipment servicing, and support for parks and recreation programs and special events.

Work is performed in accordance with general instructions received from the Field Operations Foreman or their designee. The employee exercises no direct supervision and performs duties that are readily learned on the job. The employee may direct the work of temporary maintenance employees as assigned.

The Parks Maintainer provides exceptional customer service and is expected to uphold the public interest and advance the vision set forth by the Carlisle Borough and community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Perform grounds and facility maintenance, including cleaning public restrooms, removing trash and litter, clearing brush and dead trees, maintaining flower beds and planted areas, trimming hedges, maintaining pools, collecting leaves, removing snow and ice, salting walkways and lots, painting, and completing light electrical, carpentry, and plumbing tasks.
2. 2. Operate tractors, lawn mowers, power equipment, snow blowers, stump cutters, leaf vacuums, dump trucks, gang mowers, rollers, rakes, and related equipment for parks and recreation operations, athletic field preparation, cleaning, landscaping, hauling, towing, and snow removal.
3. 3. Build, repair, install, and maintain parks and recreation equipment and amenities, including benches, picnic tables, playground features, signs, fencing, and similar items.
4. 4. Perform routine building maintenance and repairs for parks, the pool, community center, and other assigned public facilities.
5. 5. Assist with seasonal operations, special events, interdepartmental projects, and other related work as assigned.
6. 6. Work assigned schedules that may include weekends, evenings, holidays, emergency response, snow events, and support for special events at parks, pavilions, and other Borough facilities.
7. 7. Perform all work in accordance with safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, identify and report hazards, maintain safe work areas, and provide courteous service to residents, visitors, coworkers, vendors, and other stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALITIES:

• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently. Knowledge of the capability, limitation, and hazard of operating any assigned equipment.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools and the ability to do minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in landscaping, athletic field maintenance, building and pool maintenance.
• Ability to operate light automotive equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to do hard manual work, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Knowledge of snow and ice control operations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and carefully.
• Ability to present a positive image and attitude on a daily basis.
• Desire and ability to learn new skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users of parks and recreation facilities and with fellow employees.
• Ability to engage authentically with a wide range of stakeholders and various racial, ethnic and socioeconomic communities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFYING CRITERIA:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must obtain a Pennsylvania Public Applicator Pesticide license with Category 23(Parks) and 24(Swimming Pools) within one year of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, and other adverse conditions.
• Position requires walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Position requires the ability to use hands to handle, grasp, operate tools and equipment, move or carry objects and materials.
• Position requires the ability to write, see, hear, and communicate effectively.