P/T Park Caretaker

Maintain all City parks and open space, to insure safe recreation. Maintain all park equipment and implement capital projects.

This position is not included in a labor contract. This position is non-exempt from FLSA overtime requirements.

Wage is currently shown as 2026 wages. Wage will increase to $18.75 in 2027.

• Maintain safety in the parks and around all City owned properties
• Maintain all park buildings and property, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing
• Maintain the beautification of parks and other City-owned properties by performing such duties as refuse pickup, mowing, trimming, and maintain grass and landscaped areas.
• Maintain and prepare/groom ball fields for various league activities
• Perform snow removal - Be available on-call/as needed from Nov-Apr
• Operate tractors equipped with snowplows, snow blowers, or other attachments to remove snow from parking lots, sidewalks, pathways, entrances, and public access areas. 
• Manually remove snow using shovels and other hand tools in areas inaccessible to mechanical equipment. 
• Inspect and maintain all playground equipment, shelters, park shop, ice rink, trails, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all park vehicles and small equipment
• Complete capital project construction such as carpentry, concrete work, plumbing and landscaping
• Review and respond to mail, electronic communications, phone calls, and personal visits
• Initiate safe work practices
• Attend required meetings and training sessions
• Train new staff when required
• Communicate with local groups and school district regularly
• Assist with special event setup
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• One to three years’ experience in related field
• Must be trained in CPR and fi rst aid

• Knowledge of hand tools, riding lawn mower, gas powered trimmers, skidsteer, utility vehicles, tractor, broom and blower.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays.
• Ability to communicate eff ectively with supervisor, Parks & RecreationDirector, local groups and school district.
• Ability to use offi ce equipment such as computer, telephone, cell phone,portable radio.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with co-workers, City employees and the general public.

Salary : $17