Parks Maintenance Technician: Grounds & Facilities

The City of Middleton; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Middleton is seeking a Parks Crew Member to help maintain the City’s parks, conservancies, recreational facilities, and public spaces. You will perform grounds and facility upkeep, seasonal operations, and forestry work, operating a range of vehicles and tools under the Parks Foreman.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, with responsibilities including snow removal, general repairs, and providing direction to seasonal staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in parks or facility maintenance, construction, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Class A CDL within 1 year of employment.
• Certification within 1 year: DATCP Pesticide Applicator, NWCG S-130/S-190, Pool and Spa Operator.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, aquatic facilities, ice-skating facilities, conservancies, and other recreational areas.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment (dump trucks, tractors, loaders, mowers, turf equipment, sprayers, hand and power tools).
• Care for trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and assist with forestry, wildlife habitat, and natural resource management activities.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor mechanical repairs on mowers, small engines, and other Parks equipment.
• Complete general maintenance and repair projects involving carpentry, concrete, plumbing, painting, and basic electrical work.
• Perform snow and ice removal from sidewalks, parking lots, bike paths, ice rinks, and other public areas.
• Assist with seasonal operations (opening, maintaining, winterizing, closing facilities, irrigation systems, etc.).
• Assist with pond maintenance, memorial bench installation and maintenance, and other special projects.
• Provide work direction and guidance to seasonal and limited-term employees as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in parks or facility maintenance

Valid driver's license

Ability to obtain Class A CDL within 1 year

DATCP Pesticide Applicator Certification

NWCG S-130/S-190 Wildland Firefighter Training

Pool and Spa Operator Certification

Job description

The City of Middleton is seeking a Parks Crew Member to help maintain the City’s parks, conservancies, recreational facilities, and public spaces. You will perform grounds and facility upkeep, seasonal operations, and forestry work, operating a range of vehicles and tools under the Parks Foreman.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, with responsibilities including snow removal, general repairs, and providing direction to seasonal staff.