Recreation Grounds & Facilities Technician

Town of Canton, MA; Parks (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AFSCME Union position

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Mechanical skills

Equipment operation

Education

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

Job description

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