Groundskeeper and Equipment Operator - Parks Department

Parks Ground keeper/Equipment Operator

The Town of Cumberland is hiring a full-time Parks Ground keeper/Equipment Operator. This position involves a combination of skilled and semi-skilled work within the Parks/Public Services Department. Duties involve all aspects of ground maintenance at all municipal recreational facilities. Duties will also include becoming part of the Towns snow plowing team during the winter months. The successful candidate must be able to operate mowers, weed whackers and ground maintenance equipment, drive and operate a dump truck with snowplow and wing, front-end loader with a bucket, and other road maintenance equipment.

Must be extremely dependable and able to perform heavy physical labor and be able to work in all weather conditions. Will be required to work other than normal working hours during storms and emergency events. Must possess a valid State of Maine Class B Commercial Driver's License or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of manual tasks associated with the grounds maintenance program, including mowing, fertilizing, watering, seeding, sodding, spraying, and aerating.
• Performs a variety of tasks which may require the use of hand tools and handheld power tools, in addition to the use of motorized equipment.
• Safely operate a front-end loader with a bucket of 2 ½ to 4 yards.
• Drive and operate a dump truck with snowplow and wing.
• Determine safe and efficient methods of operation of all Town equipment.
• Inspect assigned vehicle and perform minor preventative maintenance and associated manual tasks to correct safety problems as necessary.
• Assists with the maintenance and repair of the irrigation system.
• Assists with the snow removal duties for Public Works as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.