Seasonal Park Grounds Worker

Westhartfordct; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of West Hartford is seeking a Laborer I (Part-time Seasonal) for Westmoor Park to perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual work under supervision. The role involves gardening, grounds maintenance, and assisting with park facilities and events.

Applicants must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, working outdoors in varying weather, and following instructions. A Connecticut driver’s license is preferred. Salary ranges from $16.94 to $21.94 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Ability to follow specific instructions.
• Sufficient strength to lift up to 50 pounds and perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to interact with the public in a courteous manner.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to work in adverse weather and conditions.
• Awareness of hazards related to park maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plants, cultivates, weeds, sprays, fertilizes, trims and cares for gardens, turf, shrubs, trees and other plantings using a variety of hand and power tools/equipment in and around Westmoor Park.
• Mows lawns and fields.
• Sweeps, rakes, and shovels dirt, mulch, leaves, snow and other materials.
• Provides general care for all park facilities, parking lot, trails, barn, out buildings; participates in litter control.
• May be required to work with and provide direction to volunteers working within the scope of the job functions described here.
• Provide support and assistance to other Park employees.
• Learns and operates miscellaneous pieces of small or light equipment and machinery used in maintenance of the park and its facilities.
• Performs miscellaneous building and equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks as required.
• May be required to assist with special events at the park during weekends or evenings.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Performs the above responsibilities in the work environment described above.

Skills

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Heavy lifting

Customer service

Reading writing

Adverse conditions

Hazard awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Town of West Hartford is seeking a Laborer I (Part-time Seasonal) for Westmoor Park to perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual work under supervision. The role involves gardening, grounds maintenance, and assisting with park facilities and events.

Applicants must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, working outdoors in varying weather, and following instructions. A Connecticut driver’s license is preferred. Salary ranges from $16.94 to $21.94 per hour.