Seasonal Parks Maintenance Technician

Sun Prairie, MT - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 20

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DEPARTMENT: Parks Recreation and Forestry Department
RECRUITMENT PERIOD: Open until filled
START/END DATE:Flexible April October 6:30AM-3:00PM
SCHEDULE:16 40 hours/wk; opportunities for overtime pay and flexible schedules
REPORTS TO: Parks Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION: Nonunion
SALARY RANGE: $17 - $20 (hourly)

This position assists the full-time Parks and Forestry Crew staff in skilled park maintenance and landscaping activities throughout the city. This position often involves physically demanding work in adverse weather conditions for prolonged periods of time. Opportunities for overtime and flexible schedules! Must be at least18 years old and possess a valid non-probationary WI drivers license.

Essential Job Functions

Primary responsibilities include mowing city parks and properties
Perform general and skilled maintenance activities at park facilities
Operate repair and maintain a variety of tools equipment and vehicles
Perform general landscape maintenance including weeding planting spreading mulch pruning mowing and watering throughout city parks buildings and properties.
Clean park shelters and restrooms maintain athletic fields and courts and assist with special events.
General maintenance water testing and cleaning of Family Aquatic Center
Cleans and disinfects restrooms sanitize toilets sinks and drinking fountains restock restroom supplies as needed collecting trash in city parks and shelters.
Assist with light duty maintenance tasks such as painting sweeping playground equipment repair cleaning and small parks projects.
May assist with tree trimming tree removal and brush chipping
May assist with woody and herbaceous invasive species management
Utilize computer systems for inventory and work order procedures.
Regular use of Toolcat trucks Polaris Ranger hand tools chainsaws etc.

Requirements of Work

KNOWLEDGE SKILL ABILITIES:

Experience with materials methods techniques and equipment used in landscaping/grounds maintenance.
Experience with operating and safely using tools equipment and vehicles.
Experience with maintenance and repair of tools equipment and vehicles.
Experience and/or education in trades such as carpentry construction small engine repair plumbing electrician heavy machinery operation etc.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions usually acquired through a high school diploma or GED.
Ability to work holidays and weekends (on rotation) flexible shifts and hours!
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid non-probationary Wisconsin drivers license. CDL preferred but not required.

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this position must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and must be capable of lifting 70 pounds maximum addition they must be able to frequently bend twist squat climb stand and reach for extended periods of time while performing tasks (e.g. brush collection).
Employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions throughout the year.
Occasional exposure to construction site conditions including noise levels and other hazards.
Must be able to move over uneven rough terrain while operating push mower weed whacker and other equipment.
Must be able to sustain prolonged and repetitive squatting bending and stooping while performing tasks such as brush collection.
Must be able to stand (or sit) for extended periods of time.

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.

: The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity honoring our diverse identity and creating an inclusive culture. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do. Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie as you live work and play. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process please contact Human Resources at or.

Required Experience:

DEPARTMENT: Parks Recreation and Forestry DepartmentRECRUITMENT PERIOD: Open until filledSTART/END DATE:Flexible April October 6:30AM-3:00PMSCHEDULE:16 40 hours/wk; opportunities for overtime pay and flexible schedulesREPORTS TO: Parks SupervisorCLASSIFICATION: NonunionSALARY RANGE: $17 - $20 (hou...

Essential Job Functions

Primary responsibilities include mowing city parks and properties
Perform general and skilled maintenance activities at park facilities
Operate repair and maintain a variety of tools equipment and vehicles
Perform general landscape maintenance including weeding planting spreading mulch pruning mowing and watering throughout city parks buildings and properties.
Clean park shelters and restrooms maintain athletic fields and courts and assist with special events.
General maintenance water testing and cleaning of Family Aquatic Center
Cleans and disinfects restrooms sanitize toilets sinks and drinking fountains restock restroom supplies as needed collecting trash in city parks and shelters.
Assist with light duty maintenance tasks such as painting sweeping playground equipment repair cleaning and small parks projects.
May assist with tree trimming tree removal and brush chipping
May assist with woody and herbaceous invasive species management
Utilize computer systems for inventory and work order procedures.
Regular use of Toolcat trucks Polaris Ranger hand tools chainsaws etc.

Requirements of Work

KNOWLEDGE SKILL ABILITIES:

Experience with materials methods techniques and equipment used in landscaping/grounds maintenance.
Experience with operating and safely using tools equipment and vehicles.
Experience with maintenance and repair of tools equipment and vehicles.
Experience and/or education in trades such as carpentry construction small engine repair plumbing electrician heavy machinery operation etc.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions usually acquired through a high school diploma or GED.
Ability to work holidays and weekends (on rotation) flexible shifts and hours!
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid non-probationary Wisconsin drivers license. CDL preferred but not required.

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this position must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and must be capable of lifting 70 pounds maximum addition they must be able to frequently bend twist squat climb stand and reach for extended periods of time while performing tasks (e.g. brush collection).
Employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions throughout the year.
Occasional exposure to construction site conditions including noise levels and other hazards.
Must be able to move over uneven rough terrain while operating push mower weed whacker and other equipment.
Must be able to sustain prolonged and repetitive squatting bending and stooping while performing tasks such as brush collection.
Must be able to stand (or sit) for extended periods of time.

: The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity honoring our diverse identity and creating an inclusive culture. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do. Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie as you live work and play. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process please contact Human Resources at or.

Required Experience: