Seasonal Grounds & Parks Technician

City of Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Whitewater is seeking a DPW Streets/Parks/Forestry Seasonal Laborer to perform daily and seasonal maintenance of grounds, landscapes, flowers, ball fields, and street upkeep. You will operate light equipment, assist with park and street projects, and support weekend tournament preparations.

Qualifications include being at least 16 years old, a valid driver’s license, and comfort with heights and safety procedures. Weekend events and varied weather conditions are typical of this role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least age 16.
• One or more years of horticulture experience is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Prior experience using light equipment and motorized maintenance vehicles desired.
• Significant attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices.
• Meeting deadlines for daily operations.
• Professional and appropriate responsiveness when interacting with the public.
• Proper and safe operation of both light and heavy equipment and tools.
• Comfort working with heights and confined space.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains landscapes, flower beds/baskets and identifies diseased plants.
• Operates equipment such as pickup trucks, mowers, turf mowing and trimming gear.
• Performs maintenance on mowers, trimmers, and lawn equipment.
• Assist with street/park maintenance tasks (catch basins, asphalt, crack filling, concrete).
• Assist with weekend baseball/softball tournaments including field prep and cleanup.

Skills

Driver's license

Horticulture experience

Safety awareness

Public interaction

Physical stamina

Fast-paced deadlines

Tools

Light equipment operation

Motorized maintenance vehicles

Weed whips / trimmers

Watering system

Job description

The City of Whitewater is seeking a DPW Streets/Parks/Forestry Seasonal Laborer to perform daily and seasonal maintenance of grounds, landscapes, flowers, ball fields, and street upkeep. You will operate light equipment, assist with park and street projects, and support weekend tournament preparations.

Qualifications include being at least 16 years old, a valid driver’s license, and comfort with heights and safety procedures. Weekend events and varied weather conditions are typical of this role.