Parks & Recreation Groundskeeper Maintenance Worker

Town of Canton, MA; Parks (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

AFSCME Union position

Zusammenfassung

The Town of Canton, MA invites applications for a Groundskeeper Maintenance Worker to maintain athletic fields, pools, ice rinks, and recreation buildings. Duties include cleaning, landscaping, equipment repair, and assisting with snow removal, with seasonal ice rink supervision and weekend/evening shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and experience in landscaping or facilities maintenance; hoisting, pesticide, and pool operator certifications

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent or apprentice level in the trades.
• Driver’s license is required.
• Experience in landscaping and repair/maintenance of facilities.
• Hoisting license and pesticide applicator license preferred.
• Pool operator certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Maintain athletic fields and equipment; line fields for sports; mow lawns.
• Oversee ice rink operations; operate Zamboni; manage skate shop duties.
• Maintain town pools; adjust water quality and post safety signs.
• Perform routine maintenance of recreation buildings and grounds.
• Clean, sweep, mop, and assist in snow/ice removal; perform repairs.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Mechanical skills

Equipment operation

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Driver’s license required

Hoisting license 2A

Pesticide applicator’s license

Pool operator certification preferred

Tools

Trader/Backhoe

Snow plow

Zero turn mower

Jobbeschreibung

GROUNDSKEEPER MAINTENANCE WORKER

Responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in the routine maintenance and repair of athletic fields and equipment and town owned land; lines fields for different sports; removes and disposes of rubbish; installs sports equipment; prepares fields for games; picks up leaves, and mows lawn.
• Oversee evenings and weekend ice rink operations; operates Zamboni machine. Collects fees, sharpens skates, prepares rink for skating and hockey games, repairs equipment, informs patrons when their ice time is up, assigns keys for locker rooms, performs routine maintenance and responds to inquiries, requests, and complaints. Assists in operation of the skate shop, sells and stocks supplies.
• Assists in the operation, maintenance, and repairs of town pools, prepares pools for the season, adds required chemicals to adjust water quality and prepare for swimming, and posts required safety signs and markings.
• Provides for the routine maintenance and repair of recreation buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Performs routine cleaning and custodial tasks. Sweeps and mops floors, picks up litter at all recreational fields, performs ice and snow removal at all recreation buildings. Fixes fences, moves picnic tables, and sets up and removes bleachers.
• Performs minor carpentry tasks, painting duties, and small engineer repair. Removes trash.
• Operates various mechanical equipment, such as lawn mowers and other light equipment.
• May oversee the work of part-time, seasonal and/or temporary employees.
• As requested, participates in snow and ice removal operations and other emergencies declared by the Public Works department.
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under general supervision. The employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments without specific instruction and often determines work methods. The supervisor provides additional, specific instruction for new, difficult, or unusual assignments. The employee refers unusual situations to the supervisor for advice and further instructions and may speak on behalf of supervisor as needed.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The employee may give direction to part time employees.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The nature of work means that errors can be easily detected, usually by the employee. Consequences of errors and poor judgement may include delay or loss of service, or monetary loss. When operating equipment, poor judgement could lead to damage to buildings and equipment, or injury.

JUDGMENT

In most cases, the work involves numerous standardized practices, procedures, and general instructions that govern the work and in some cases may require additional interpretation. Judgment is needed to locate, select, and apply the most pertinent practice, procedure, regulation, or guideline.

COMPLEXITY

The work consists of a variety of duties which generally follow standardized practices, procedures, regulations, or guidelines. The sequence of work and/or the procedures followed vary according to the nature of the transaction and/or the information involved, or sought, in a particular situation.

NATURE AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Relationships are primarily with co-workers incidental to the purpose of the work and involve giving and receiving factual information about the work. Ordinary courtesy and tact are required. Contacts with the public may be required on an occasional basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent or an apprentice level in the trades and one to three years of experience in landscaping and repair and maintenance of facilities such as swimming pools, ice rinks, and buildings, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in, carpentry, small engine repair, and/or other trade skills preferred. Driver’s license is required. Hoisting license 2A, pesticide applicator’s license, and pool operator certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

Knowledge: Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of recreation facilities. Knowledge of safety procedures.

Abilities: Ability to work with power and hand tools. Ability to work independently. Ability to apply best practices and work in a safe manner.

Skills: Communication, interpersonal, and math skill. Mechanical skill and skill in operating specialized equipment such as trader/backhoe, snow plow, and zero turn mower.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working conditions involve machine or related noise or a combination of unpleasant elements such as odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt, or grease. Includes work under typical shop conditions or outdoor work. Incumbent may be required to work beyond normal business hours in response to emergency situations.

PHYSICAL, MOTOR AND VISUAL SKILLS

Work requires moderate intermittent physical strength and effort daily, such as lifting heavy objects, carrying the object(s) and stacking them or placing them in a vehicle or storage area. In addition, pulling, pushing, standing, or walking for the full work day may also be involved. Great deal of physical effort must be exerted at this level.

MOTOR SKILLS

Duties may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination.

VISUAL SKILLS

Visual demands are for analytical purposes as well as for the proper and safe operation and judgement in the use of mechanical equipment and tools.

SCHEDULE

During Ice Rink Operations (September to mid-March), this position works Monday, Thursday and Friday from 2:30pm to 10:30pm; Saturday from 1:30pm to 9:30pm; Sunday from 6:30am to 2:30pm. Tuesday and Wednesday off.

During non-Ice-Rink Operation season (mid-March to August), schedule is Monday – Friday: 7am to 3:30pm.

Hourly Rate: $28.87

40 hours per week, benefits eligible

This is an AFSCME Union position

The Town of Canton is an EEO/AA Employer

Posted October 14, 2026 3:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled