Performs manual labor of more than ordinary difficulty and requiring physical exertion, which often involves the use of some skills acquired by experience or on-the-job instruction. Employee often works in all types of weather. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Parks Maintenance. Employees in this position may perform work independently or be part of a crew.
Work involves, but is not limited to, the following: Cleans, sweeps and performs other general custodial tasks in work area. Maintains flower beds, rakes leaves, shovels snow, sweeps sidewalks, picks up litter, cuts grass, and weed whips (see Equipment/Job Location section for tool list). Repairs to minor buildings and fixtures. Performs minor maintenance of equipment. Loads and unloads stone, dirt and tanbark (up to 100 lbs.). Mixes concrete. Performs general maintenance and construction duties. Operates hand tools, lawn mowers, generators, chain saws, small power tools, and various types of landscape equipment. Unloads and loads empty barrels (35 lbs.). Dumps trash barrels (up to 100 lbs.) Sets up and tears down staging (up to 80 lbs.). Painting of interiors/exteriors as required. Assists with repairs to recreation equipment as needed. Assists Botanical Specialist and Crew Leaders as needed. Maintains regular, punctual and predictable attendance. Reports to work and remains at work in a productive condition which includes not being under the influence of or impaired by the use of alcohol and/or drugs. Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers and the general public. Completes all assignments in an efficient, consistent and timely manner.
One year of maintenance, construction or related work experience preferred.
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, Class C.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42,799.83 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person