Seasonal Maintenance Worker II - Park Mowing

City of Roanoke, VA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke's Parks and Recreation Department seeks Seasonal Maintenance Workers to maintain more than 60 parks. Key responsibilities include mowing, landscape upkeep, and equipment operation, while ensuring parks remain safe and inviting for the community. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and comfortable working outdoors.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Prior experience in manual labor or landscaping (1-3 months) preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscaping tasks like mowing and trimming.
• Operate and maintain power tools and landscaping equipment.
• Support general maintenance efforts to keep parks clean and safe.

Skills

Operate landscaping tools

Attention to detail

Ability to work outdoors

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Power tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Seasonal Maintenance Worker II - Park Mowing

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Description

The City of Roanoke's Parks and Recreation Department is hiring two Seasonal Maintenance Workers to support the care and upkeep of over 60 city parks. This role focuses on landscape maintenance and mowing operations across outdoor public spaces.

Description

The City of Roanoke's Parks and Recreation Department is hiring two Seasonal Maintenance Workers to support the care and upkeep of over 60 city parks. This role focuses on landscape maintenance and mowing operations across outdoor public spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, and debris removal.
• Operate and maintain power tools and landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, weed eaters, blowers, edgers).
• Support general maintenance efforts to keep parks clean, safe, and welcoming.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ability to operate landscaping tools and mowing equipment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to task completion.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Valid Virginia driver's license required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience in manual labor or landscaping (1-3 months) preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a temporary position.

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